Explain the purpose of a neuronal pool

What will be an ideal response?


Neuronal pools are networks of interneurons in the CNS that perform a common function. The connections between pools allow for complex mental activity such as planned movement, cognition, and personality.

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The articulation between the humerus, radius, and ulna is a(n) ____________________ joint, a type of diarthrodial joint.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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A typical skeletal muscle cell contains approximately _____ mitochondria

A.  3 B.  30 C.  300 D.  3000

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In the vertebrate spinal cord, the dorsal horn is associated with __________ neurons, and the ventral horn is associated with __________ neurons

A) Motor; sensory B) Inter; sensory C) Afferent; efferent D) Spinal; cranial Fill in the blank with correct words.

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Some prey animals, such as rabbits, have laterally placed eyes, and the images on their two retinas do not overlap. Such animals would be expected to show _________ depth perception

A. excellent B. poor

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