A collection of nerve cell bodies within the central nervous system is a:
a. ganglion
b. nucleus
c. tract
d. plexus
Answer: b. nucleus
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A) autonomic B) somatic and autonomic C) sensory D) somatic E) somatic and sensory
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. The nephron can be divided into two parts, the renal tubules and the renal capsule. 2. The glomerulus is actually part of the circulatory system rather than the urinary system. 3. Bowman’s capsule is the cup-shaped top of the nephron. 4. Even though the glomerulus is a network of blood capillaries, it is considered part of the renal corpuscle. 5. The proximal convoluted tubule is the renal tubule nearest Bowman’s capsule.
What effect does acid have on bone?
A) It unravels proteins, leaving only the minerals behind. B) It dissolves the minerals, leaving only the organic matrix. C) It denatures the proteins and dissolves the mineral salts. D) It kills the osteocytes, making the bone die.
Memories are formed by neural pathways of modified synapses.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)