Renee Is in the Lab Studying for a Physiology Exam

question 16

Multiple Choice

 Renee is in the lab studying for a physiology exam. She records in her notebook that the cell bodies of the motor neurons are all located in the ____.

• A) dorsal root ganglion
• B) central canal
• C) white matter
• D) gray matter

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Definitions:

REM Sleep

A stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movement, vivid dreams, and increased brain activity.

Reticular Formation

A complex network of nerve pathways in the brainstem involved in consciousness and alertness.

EEG Recordings

The measurement of electrical activity in the brain using electrodes placed on the scalp, valuable in diagnosing neurological conditions like epilepsy.

REM Sleep

Rapid Eye Movement sleep; a unique phase of sleep characterized by random rapid movement of the eyes, increased brain activity, and vivid dreams.