The Origin of the Term "Anatomy" Is Related to

question 24

Multiple Choice

The origin of the term "anatomy" is related to

• A)the Greek word for "function."
• B)the name of the first anatomist.
• C)the Greek word for "cutting up."
• D)the function of internal organs.

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Definitions:

Glutamate

A major excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain, involved in memory, learning, and the regulation of the nervous system.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances released at the end of a nerve fiber by the arrival of a nerve impulse, which, by diffusing across the synapse or junction, causes the transfer of the impulse to another nerve fiber, a muscle fiber, or some other structure.

Memory Formation

The process by which experiences are encoded, stored, and retrieved in the brain.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in both the peripheral and central nervous systems that is involved in muscle activation, memory formation, and learning.