The Process by Which the Brain Organizes Sensations into Meaningful

question 180

Multiple Choice

The process by which the brain organizes sensations into meaningful patterns is known as

• A)reception.
• B)adaptation.
• C)perception.
• D)cognition.

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Definitions:

Plasma Membrane

The plasma membrane, also known as the cell membrane, is the phospholipid bilayer that encloses the contents of a cell, controlling the passage of substances in and out of the cell.

Resting Membrane Potential

The electric potential difference across the plasma membrane of a resting neuron, crucial for the transmission of nerve impulses.

Plasma Membrane

The semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell, responsible for controlling the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

Membrane Potential

The electrical potential difference across a cell's plasma membrane, critical for the conduction of impulses in neurons and muscle cells.