Psu bio 161 the brain - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Bio 161: Exam 4 PSU Questions and Answers Already Passed Question 1: What is the skeletal system composed of, and what does it balance between production and remodeling? - a. connective; growth; regeneration - b. supportive; ossification; integration - c. structural; repair; transformation - d. connective; production; remodeling - Answer: d. connective; production; remodeling Explanation: The skeletal system consists of connective tissue and maintains a balance between the pro...

BIO 161 Final PSU Waters Latest Update 100% Correct Question 1: How would you describe the skeletal system in terms of its composition and characteristics? - a. rigid framework of the body - b. solid network of connective tissue - c. dynamic assembly of living tissues - d. complex structure of joints and muscles - Answer: c. dynamic system of connective tissue; living tissue Explanation: The skeletal system is characterized as a dynamic network of living connective tissues, pr...

PSU Bio 161 Test 3 Questions and Answers Already Passed 1. What is the function of a synapse? - a. to transmit electrical signals - b. to convert electrical signals into chemical signals - c. to store neurotransmitters - d. to regulate body temperature - Answer: b. to convert electrical signals into chemical signals Explanation: A synapse is the space between neurons where electrical signals are converted into chemical signals via neurotransmitters. 2. What is a neurotransmitt...

Diencephalon - ️️Thalamus (relays & processes sensory info) Hypothalamus (Emotions & Homeostasis) Puituitary gland (hormone production) Midbrain - ️️Integrates sensory information from special senses Processes light, sound Hindbrain - ️️Cerebellum (coordinates body movements) Pons (connects cerebellum to brain stem) Medulla Oblongata (Connects brain to spinal cord) -Common in all animals Forebrain (Cerebrum & Diencephalon) -️️**Most specialized in humans **Helps to regu...