Conduction of an action potential in a myelinated axon is called ______
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Saltatory conduction
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Highly differentiated tissues such as nervous and cardiac muscle are incapable of reproduction because they are pluripotent
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Homeostasis is the process by which the body maintains its __________ conditions in response to changes in __________ conditions.
Peripheral ; visceral External ; external External ; internal Internal ; external
This part of the brain is responsible for autonomic motor functions such as respiration, blood pressure, and heart rate, as well as for regulating muscle tone.
A. Sensory component of the reticular formation B. Prefrontal cortex C. Hypothalamus D. Motor component of the reticular formation E. Amygdala
Examination of a tissue sample reveals groups of cells united by junctional complexes and interlocking membranes. The cells have one free surface and lack blood vessels. The tissue is most likely ________ tissue
A) muscle B) neural C) epithelial D) connective E) adipose