Figure 12-1 the Neuron

question 142

Multiple Choice

Figure 12-1 The Neuron
Use Figure 12-1 to answer the following questions:
-The structures labeled "1" are dendrites.Their membranes contain numerous chemically-gated ion channels.

• A)The first statement is true but the second statement is false.
• B)The first statement is false but the second statement is true.
• C)Both statements are true.
• D)Both statements are false.
• E)Both statements are true and relate to synaptic transmission.

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Definitions:

Distal Stimulus

An object or event in the external world that produces sensory input, as opposed to the perception (proximal stimulus) that this object or event creates in the observer's mind.

Percept

The end product of the process of perception, integrating sensory input to form a meaningful internal representation of the external world.

Visual Perception

The brain's process of organizing and interpreting visual information from the environment, enabling us to recognize objects and landscapes.

Haptic

Haptic relates to the sense of touch and the perception and manipulation of objects using the skin and movement, including sensations of texture, temperature, and pain.