The neurons that transmit information from the perimeter of the body to the central nervous system are called ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
afferent neurons
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a. learn something about the company so he can make a case about how his expertise fits in with the organization and job. b. make his résumé glow in the dark so it would stand out and get him an interview. c. include his leisure activities in the résumé to show what a well-rounded person he is. d. inject humor into the cover letter to make the manager want to meet him.
Short-term habituation of Aplysia's gill-withdrawal reflex, lasting from minutes to several hours, probably results from a. changes in the synapses between sensory and motor neurons
b. decreased sensitivity of the sensory neurons. c. fatigue in the muscles serving the gill. d. stronger excitatory postsynaptic potentials in the interneurons
When a person is anxious or fearful, they may experience indigestion. Why?
a. The parasympathetic branch inhibits digestion. b. The parasympathetic division of the ANS predominates when we feel fear or anxiety. c. The sympathetic division of ANS stimulates the digestive process. d. The sympathetic division of the ANS predominates when we feel fear or anxiety.
The model or paradigm an investigator uses influences:
A. questions and observations investigator uses B. treatment that is most effective for a disorder C. culture in which disorder is found D. symptoms of particular disorder