Solve the Problem

question 165

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem. Where appropriate, round to the nearest tenth of a percent.
-On a biology test, a student got 25 questions correct but did not pass. On a second attempt, the Student got 31 questions correct. What was the percent increase?

Explain the functioning and importance of different senses (skin, smell) and perception phenomena (e.g., pitch, subliminal perception, real vs. apparent movement).

Understand the basic structure and function of neurons, including the roles of dendrites, axons, and the cell body.

Identify the various types of neurons (sensory, motor, interneurons) and their primary functions.

Comprehend the process of neurotransmission, including the role of neurotransmitters and synaptic spaces.

Definitions:

Cerebral Hemisphere

Each of the two parts of the cerebrum (the largest part of the brain) in the brain of a vertebrate, separated by the fissure.

Corpus Callosum

The broad ribbon of nerve fibers that links the two hemispheres of the brain and facilitates communication between them.

Neurons

Neurons are the basic working units of the brain, specialized cells that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells.

Association Areas

Regions of the brain involved in integrating information from different sensory inputs and are crucial for complex mental functions.