In Vertebrates, the Two Major Divisions of the Central Nervous

question 86

Multiple Choice

In vertebrates, the two major divisions of the central nervous system are the ____.

• A) autonomic and peripheral nervous systems
• B) central and peripheral nervous systems
• C) brain and spinal cord
• D) nerves from the brain and the peripheral nervous system
• E) cranial and spinal nerves

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Definitions:

Place Theory

A theory that suggests how we perceive pitch in sound, proposing that specific points on the basilar membrane of the inner ear correspond to specific frequencies.

Perception of Pitch

The auditory sensory process by which sounds are identified as having a certain pitch or musical tone.

Helmholtz

Refers to Hermann von Helmholtz, a 19th-century German physician and physicist who made significant contributions to the understanding of the conservation of energy, physiology, and perception in psychology.

Associate Odors

The process by which individuals learn to connect specific smells with certain events, objects, or experiences.