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physio final
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Another name for the parasympathetic nervous system is the nervous system. | craniosacral |
| A reflex consists of either a muscle contraction or a | glandular secretion |
| The most numerous cerebral tracts are the | association tracts. |
| The _____ nerve transmits impulses that result in sensations of equilibrium. | vestibular |
| Both sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions are tonically active, which means they | continually conduct impulses to autonomic effectors. |
| The cortex is capable of storing and retrieving information from both short-term and long-term | memory. |
| The action of acetylcholine is quickly terminated by its being hydrolyzed by the enzyme | acetylcholinesterase. |
| Tongue movement is controlled by which cranial nerve | hypoglossal |
| The second largest part of the brain, located just below the posterior portion of the cerebrum, is the | cerebellum. |
| The reticular activating system maintains | consciousness. |
| “Fight or flight” physiological changes include all of the following EXCEPT | constriction of respiratory airways. |
| Acetylcholine binds to _____ receptors. | cholinergic |