Because all action potentials are alike, how does the brain separate situations that require immediate attention from ordinary "positional" reports?

What will be an ideal response?


The importance of a stimulus is derived from the number of stimuli received from the same source. The frequency of impulse transmission indicates the stimulus intensity and the brain responds appropriately.

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A) head B) tail C) neck D) body E) None of the answers are correct.

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The process by which double-stranded, homologous chromosomes exchange genetic material is known as

A. crossing over, and it occurs in interphase. B. crossing over, and it occurs in mitosis. C. interphase, and it occurs in meiosis. D. crossing over, and it occurs in meiosis. E. interphase, and it occurs in mitosis.

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Which of the following correctly describes myoglobin's special function in muscle tissue?

A. Acts as a reservoir for O2 B. Synthesizes ATP C. Breaks down glycogen D. Produces action potentials E. Stores glucose

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If a cell doubled in diameter, it would have twice as much cytoplasm to maintain

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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