Neurons That Respond to Inputs from More Than One Sensory

question 105

Multiple Choice

Neurons that respond to inputs from more than one sensory modality are known as:

• A) multimodal.
• B) Hebbian.
• C) heterosynaptic.
• D) homosynaptic.

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Definitions:

Muscle Tone

Muscle tone is the continuous and passive partial contraction of muscles, which helps maintain posture and readiness for action.

Medulla

A section of the brainstem crucial for autonomic functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Spinal Cord

The long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brainstem to the lower back, carrying messages between the brain and the body.

Snoring

Snoring is the noisy breathing during sleep caused by the vibration of soft tissues in the throat area.