Bruce had a stroke, after which he could not move his left arm. However, after physical therapy, he regained some control of that arm due to some brain neurons growing new connections among themselves. This is an example of


plasticity

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Select the statement that is true concerning primary teeth.

A) There are 27 primary teeth, and the molars are permanent. B) There are 24 primary teeth, and no new primary teeth appear after 13 months. C) There are 20 primary teeth, and by 24 months of age most children have all 20. D) There are 32 primary teeth, and most children lose these teeth due to decay because they are never very strong.

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When the tidal volume is large, as during exercise, the Bohr reflex is triggered to prevent over-inflation of the lungs

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Regulation of ____________________ is the most important factor in the long-term maintenance of energy balance and body weight

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Hyperpolarization in the postsynaptic cell is caused by ________.

A. movement of K+ out of the cell B. inhibitory postsynaptic potentials C. excitatory postsynaptic potentials D. Both inhibitory postsynaptic potentials and movement of K+ out of the cell are correct.

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