_____________ is a structure of the limbic system that is involved in emotional responses, such as fear or aggression

Fill in the blank with the correct word.


Answer: Amygdala

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Select the correct statement regarding epithelia.

A) Simple epithelia form impermeable barriers. B) Stratified epithelia are tall, narrow cells. C) Stratified epithelia are present where protection from abrasion is important. D) Pseudostratified epithelia consist of at least two layers of cells stacked on top of one another.

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Platelets are

A) red blood cells that lack a nucleus. B) red blood cells that have a nucleus. C) large cells with a prominent, concave nucleus. D) tiny cells with a polynucleus. E) cytoplasmic fragments of large cells.

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When a neurotransmitter causes the opening of chemically gated potassium channels on the postsynaptic cell, the postsynaptic potential that results is an

A.  EPSP, which is a depolarization.
B.  EPSP, which is a hyperpolarization
C.  IPSP, which is a depolarization.
D.  IPSP, which is a hyperpolarization.

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Of the following tests of balance, which one demonstrates that vision is important for balance?

A) standing and simultaneously beginning a task that requires mental concentration B) walking in a straight line, one foot in front of the other C) being rotated on a chair, after which the observers look for nystagmus

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