The Basic Building Blocks of the Nervous System Are the

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Multiple Choice

The basic building blocks of the nervous system are the

• A)neurons.
• B)synapses.
• C)dendrites.
• D)glial cells.

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Definitions:

Addiction

A psychological and physical inability to stop consuming a chemical, drug, activity, or substance, even though it is causing psychological and physical harm.

Amygdala

A part of the brain's limbic system involved in emotion regulation, fear processing, and the formation of emotional memories.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for the regulation of certain metabolic processes and other activities, including temperature control, hunger, and circadian rhythms.

Autonomic Subdivision

A part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.