Directly under the occipital lobes of the cerebrum is a large cauliflower-like structure known as the __________.
A. brain stem
B. cerebellum
C. diencephalon
Answer: B. cerebellum
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The condition known as "flat feet" is due to a lower-than-normal longitudinal arch in the foot. A problem with which of the following would most likely contribute to this condition?
A) a loose calcaneal tendon B) weak tarsometatarsal joints C) weakness in the ligaments that attach the calcaneus to the distal ends of the metatarsals D) weakness in the ligaments that attach the talus to the tibia E) poor alignment of the phalanges with the metatarsals
The respiratory centers of the brainstem lie within the:
A) basal ganglia. B) pons and medulla. C) diencephalon. D) midbrain.
Which of the following statements concerning the properties of action potentials is TRUE?
A. A supra-threshold stimulus can stimulate an action potential during the absolute refractory period. B. Action potentials generally propagate from the axon terminal toward the axon hillock. C. The rate of propagation of an action potential down an axon is independent of stimulus strength. D. Increasing the size of a stimulus will increase the amplitude of an action potential. E. Action potentials can undergo summation.
In open circulatory systems, the circulating fluid comes into direct contact with tissues in open spaces called __________
Fill in the blank with the correct word.