Spinal reflexes operate as isolated entities.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


Answer: False

Spinal reflexes can interact with ascending tracts to the brain and can be influenced by descending tracts from the brain.

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A) cerebellum. B) hypothalamus. C) cerebral cortex. D) pons. E) thalamus.

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Lamellar corpuscles can be exteroceptors, interoceptors, or proprioceptor

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Receptor cells for gustation and olfaction have what in common?

A. Both olfactory cells and gustatory cells detect chemical senses. B. Both olfactory cells and gustatory cells are neurons. C. Both olfactory cells and gustatory cells have microvilli. D. Both olfactory cells and gustatory cells are banana-shaped.

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Which muscle tissue type is responsible for contractions of the stomach?

A) Skeletal and smooth B) Smooth C) Cardiac D) Skeletal

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