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17. A _________ is the functional unit of the nervous system. (1 point)
Neuron*******
Dendrite
Head
Cell body
18. The Central Nervous System consists of the __________ and __________. (1 point)
heart and blood vessels
muscles and tendons
axons and dendrites
brain and spinal cord*******
19. ___________ has regulatory areas for thirst, hunger, body temperature, water balance, and blood pressure. (1 point)
Hypothalamus******
Homeostasis
Thalamus
Endocrine system
26.Which of the following is considered by many to be the biggest advancement in sleep study? (1 point)
Discovery of Rapid Eye Movement****
Electroencephalograph (EEG)
sleep cycles
Discovery of Circadian rhythm
27.Who developed the Cognitive Problem Solving View of dream analysis? (1 point)
Carl Jung
Rosalind Cartwright
Hobson and McCarley
Sigmund Freud *******
28.Scientists first began to understand how drugs work on the brain with what discovery? (1 point)
Opium dens
Heroin withdrawal
Opiate receptors *******
Endorphins
I know all of the answers are correct except for number 26 I think its rapid eye movement like you said but not 100% sure
so rapid eye movement was right but 27 is b Rosalind not d, just took the test
Your answers are correct! Here's how you can check your answers:
17. A _________ is the functional unit of the nervous system. (1 point)
- To find the correct answer, you can recall your knowledge of the nervous system. The functional unit of the nervous system is a cell that conducts nerve impulses, allowing for communication between different parts of the body. From the given options, the correct choice is a neuron.
18. The Central Nervous System consists of the __________ and __________. (1 point)
- To determine the components of the central nervous system, you can recall your knowledge of the nervous system organization. The central nervous system includes the major organs responsible for processing and coordinating information. From the given options, the correct choices are the brain and spinal cord.
19. ___________ has regulatory areas for thirst, hunger, body temperature, water balance, and blood pressure. (1 point)
- To find the correct answer, you can recall your knowledge of the brain structure and its functions. The hypothalamus is a region of the brain that controls various important physiological processes. From the given options, the correct choice is the hypothalamus.
26. Which of the following is considered by many to be the biggest advancement in sleep study? (1 point)
- To determine the biggest advancement in sleep study, you can think about notable discoveries or techniques that have significantly advanced our understanding of sleep. Rapid Eye Movement (REM) is a distinct phase of sleep that involves rapid eye movements and is associated with dreaming. From the given options, the correct choice is the discovery of REM.
27. Who developed the Cognitive Problem Solving View of dream analysis? (1 point)
- To find the answer, you can recall influential figures in the field of dream analysis and their theories. Sigmund Freud is known for his psychoanalytic theory of dreams, which focuses on subconscious desires and symbolism. From the given options, the correct choice is Sigmund Freud.
28. Scientists first began to understand how drugs work on the brain with what discovery? (1 point)
- To determine the breakthrough that helped scientists understand how drugs work on the brain, you can recall important discoveries in the field of neuroscience. Opiate receptors are specific sites in the brain that bind to opiates and play a role in their effects. From the given options, the correct choice is opiate receptors.