A Reflex Pathway Is the Simplest Pathway Because It

question 22

Multiple Choice

A reflex pathway is the simplest pathway because it

• A) involves only one synapse.
• B) is evaluated and integrated by the medulla, not the cerebrum.
• C) involves only two or three neurons.
• D) does not involve the central nervous system in any way.
• E) includes all of these.

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Definitions:

Decay Theory

A hypothesis in psychology that suggests the reason for forgetting is the automatic fading or weakening of the memory trace over time.

Hormone

Chemical that carries messages throughout the body, potentially affecting a person’s mood, level of energy, and reaction to stress.

Degradation Inhibitor

A substance that prevents or slows down the breakdown or deterioration of another substance.

Neuron

A nerve cell that is the basic building block of the nervous system, responsible for transmitting information throughout the body.