The Complex Cable of Nerves That Connects the Brain to the Rest

question 51

True/False

The complex cable of nerves that connects the brain to the rest of the body is the spinal cord.

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Definitions:

Alpha Wave Activity

Brainwaves detected via EEG, associated with a relaxed yet alert state of consciousness.

Inverted-U Function

A theory suggesting that there is an optimal level of arousal for performance, with both too little and too much arousal leading to poorer outcomes.

Arrousal

Arousal (correct spelling) is a physiological and psychological state of being awoken or alert, characterized by heightened physical activity and sensory alertness.

Circadian Process

The biological mechanisms that control the internal body clock, regulating sleep-wake cycles and other physiological patterns.