The Fundamental Building Block of the Nervous System Is the ________

question 120

Multiple Choice

The fundamental building block of the nervous system is the ________.

• A)nerve
• B)brain
• C)neuron
• D)spinal cord
• E)pituitary gland

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Definitions:

Actogram

A graphical representation of an organism's rhythms of activity, usually displaying movements or behaviors in relation to time.

Circadian Rhythm

The physical, mental, and behavioral changes that follow a 24-hour cycle, responding primarily to light and darkness in an organism's environment.

Australian Black Field Cricket

Teleogryllus commodus, a species of cricket native to Australia known for its distinctive chirping and reproductive behaviors.

Proximate-Level Hypothesis

A theory aiming to explain the immediate causes of biological processes or behaviors, focusing on mechanisms such as genetics, physiology, and environment.