The Amount of Information That Can Be Transmitted During a Communication

question 24

Multiple Choice

The amount of information that can be transmitted during a communication episode is controlled by the

• A)receiver.
• B)message.
• C)feedback mechanism.
• D)channel richness.
• E)communication process.

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Definitions:

Neuron Communication

The process by which neurons transmit signals to each other, involving electrical impulses and chemical neurotransmitters.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus that coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems.

Cerebellum

A large structure of the vertebrate brain, located under the occipital lobe, that plays an important role in motor control.

Reticular Formation

An extensive network of neurons located in the brainstem that plays a key role in controlling arousal and consciousness.