When Neurons Are Continuously Firing, They Need a Constant Supply

question 48

Multiple Choice

When neurons are continuously firing, they need a constant supply of glucose and oxygen to continue operating. This is achieved via _____, which signal blood vessels to expand and increase blood flow.

• A)Schwann cells
• B)ependymal cells
• C)astrocytes
• D)microglia

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Definitions:

Perception

The process by which individuals interpret sensory information to understand the environment or a particular situation.

Gestalt Principle

Principles that describe the brain's organization of sensory information into meaningful units and patterns, illustrating how people perceive visual components as whole entities rather than as separate parts.

Common Fate

A gestalt principle that states elements moving in the same direction are perceived as a collective or unit.

Retina

A layer of visual receptor cells at the rear of the eyeball.