The _______ Surrounds and Protects the Cell, Regulating Passage of Materials

question 42

Multiple Choice

The _______ surrounds and protects the cell, regulating passage of materials into and out of the cell.

• A) plasma membrane
• B) endoplasmic reticulum
• C) nuclear envelope
• D) cytoplasm

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Definitions:

Brainstem

The part of the brain connecting the spinal cord with the forebrain and cerebrum, responsible for controlling vital life functions.

Basal Ganglia

A group of nuclei in the brain involved in coordinating movement as well as learning, behavior, and emotions.

Corticospinal Tract

A pathway in the central nervous system that conducts impulses from the brain to the spinal cord, controlling voluntary muscle movements.

Extrapyramidal Tract

A network of neurons in the brain involved in the coordination and control of motor functions, particularly those responsible for involuntary movements.