The somatosensory cortex is located in the posterior region of the frontal lobe in a region called the precentral gyrus

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


FALSE

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Increasing axon diameter decreases membrane and intracellular resistance, so it seems the two might cancel each other out in terms of their effect on the conduction speed. Yet, conduction speed is increased by increasing diameter size. Why?

A) Membrane resistance doesn't really affect conduction speed that much. B) Intracellular resistance doesn't really affect conduction speed that much. C) Membrane resistance decreases linearly while intracellular resistance decreases by the square of the radius. D) Intracellular resistance decreases linearly while membrane resistance decreases by the square of the radius.

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Current research indicates that stomach cancer may originate from ________ cells that enter the stomach to repair damage to the stomach lining.

A. phagocytic B. stem C. bone marrow D. muscle

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Most of testosterone's actions ultimately function to ensure delivery of sperm to the female

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

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Stretch reflexes

A. mediate flexor activation and withdrawal from a painful stimulus. B. are initiated by stretching of extrafusal muscle fibers. C. occur only in the legs. D. are initiated by stimulation of Golgi tendon organs. E. inhibit antagonistic muscles.

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