Dissection Revealed That the Brain Was Made Up of Many

question 295

Multiple Choice

Dissection revealed that the brain was made up of many anatomically distinct areas or "parts." This technique involves

• A)linking specific structures in the brain with specific psychological or behavioral functions.
• B)direct electrical stimulation and activation of brain tissue.
• C)cutting apart autopsied human and animal brains and examining them under a microscope.
• D)studying subtle behavioral signs of nervous system dysfunction, including clumsiness, an awkward gait, poor hand-eye coordination, and other perceptual and motor problems.

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Definitions:

Eukaryotic Cells

Cells that contain a nucleus enclosed within membranes, distinguishing them from prokaryotic cells. They make up all complex organisms, including humans, plants, and fungi.

Nucleus

(1) The central region of an atom that contains the protons and neutrons. (2) A cell organelle in eukaryotes that contains the DNA and serves as the control center of the cell. (3) A mass of nerve cell bodies in the central nervous system. Compare with ganglion.

Membrane-Enclosed Organelles

Structures within eukaryotic cells that are surrounded by a lipid bilayer membrane, each performing distinct functions vital to the cell’s operation.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical signals used by neurons to transmit impulses across a synapse.