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The speed at which a neural impulse travels is increased when the axon is encased by a(n)

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myelin sheath.

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A synapse is a(n)

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junction between a sending neuron and a receiving neuron.

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Nerves are neural cables containing many

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axons.

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The chemical messengers of the endocrine system are called

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hormones.

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Mandy came home late. As she reached to turn on the kitchen light, her hand brushed against something unexpected. Her adrenal glands, as a part of the “fight-or-flight” response, released epinephrine and norepinephrine, which increased her heart rate and blood pressure. Even after she realized it was just the curtain, her excited feelings lingered. This example illustrates

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that endocrine messages tend to outlast the effects of neural messages.

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Which of the following structures in the brainstem helps coordinate movements and lies above the medulla?
reticular formation,
hippocampus,
pons,
thalamus

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pons

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Which brain structure receives information from all the senses except smell?

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thalamus

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Which neural center in the brain plays a central role in emotions such as aggression and fear?

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amygdala

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You typically fail to consciously perceive that your own nose is in your line of vision. This best illustrates

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selective attention.

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Standing atop a mountain on an utterly dark, clear night, most of us would see a candle flame atop another mountain 30 miles away. This best illustrates

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the absolute threshold.