The Nervous System

question 110

Multiple Choice

The nervous system

• A)monitors internal and external stimuli.
• B)transmits information in the form of action potentials.
• C)interprets or assesses information.
• D)maintains homeostasis.
• E)All of these choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Infantile Amnesia

The inability of adults to recall personal memories from the early years of their life, typically before the age of 3-4 years.

Hippocampus

A major component of the brain in humans and other vertebrates, responsible for the consolidation of information from short-term memory to long-term memory and spatial navigation.

Encoding

The initial process of transforming information into a form that can be stored in memory, critical for learning and memory formation.

Me Decade

A term popularized by writer Tom Wolfe to describe the 1970s in the United States, characterized by a shift towards personal self-improvement, self-exploration, and a focus on individual rights and identity.