Match Each Term with Its Definition

question 23

Multiple Choice

Match each term with its definition.
-Frequently called the "flight-fright mechanism" because it accelerates our body functions to permit escaping or otherwise dealing with danger

• A)internuncial neurons
• B)membrane excitability
• C)serotonin
• D)interneurons
• E)autonomic system
• F)brain
• G)ventricles
• H)cerebrospinal fluid
• I)arteriography
• J)Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)
• K)electromyography (EMG)
• L)lumbar puncture

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Definitions:

Tourette Syndrome

Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics, typically emerging in childhood.

Direct Pathways

Neural pathways that convey impulses directly from one area to another, typically facilitating quick and specific responses or actions.

Indirect Pathways

Indirect pathways refer to neural circuits that communicate through multiple synaptic connections, often modulating or inhibiting the primary signal.

Basal Ganglia

A group of nuclei in the brain involved in the control of movement, as well as aspects of learning, emotion, and the rewarding effects of substances.