Essentials Mid Term

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What is the function of the parietal lobe?

Back

The parietal lobe processes sensory information related to touch, temperature, pain, and pressure.

Front

What is a neuron?

Back

A neuron is a nerve cell that is the basic working unit of the brain and nervous system, responsible for processing and transmitting information.

Front

Which lobe of the brain is responsible for visual processing?

Back

The occipital lobe is responsible for visual processing.

Front

What are sebaceous glands?

Back

Sebaceous glands are oil glands found all over the skin, except on the palms and soles, that secrete sebum to lubricate the skin.

Front

What is the nucleus of a cell?

Back

The nucleus is the 'brain' or 'control center' of the cell, containing the cell's genetic material and regulating its activities.

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What is the role of the frontal lobe?

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The frontal lobe is involved in higher cognitive functions such as reasoning, planning, problem-solving, and controlling behavior.

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What is the function of dendrites in a neuron?

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Dendrites are extensions of a neuron that receive signals from other neurons and transmit them to the cell body.

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What is the role of neurotransmitters?

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Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another.

Front

What is the function of the occipital lobe?

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The occipital lobe processes visual information from the eyes.

Front

What are axons?

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Axons are long, slender projections of a neuron that transmit electrical impulses away from the cell body to other neurons or muscles.