All of the Following Are True of the Plasma Membrane

question 11

Multiple Choice

All of the following are true of the plasma membrane, except

• A)it is mainly composed of a phospholipid bilayer.
• B)it is selectively permeable to various substances, controlling which substances can cross the membrane.
• C)the glycocalyx provides structural integrity to the plasma membrane.
• D)transmembrane proteins may function as ion channels, enzymes, or receptors.
• E)charged or large molecules can sometimes enter a cell via membrane proteins.

Understand the basic concepts and terminology of classical and operant conditioning.

Explain the processes of acquisition, extinction, spontaneous recovery, stimulus generalization, and stimulus discrimination in classical conditioning.

Describe the principles of reinforcement schedules and their effects on behavior in operant conditioning.

Identify and distinguish between different types of reinforcements and their applications in shaping behavior.

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Definitions:

Basal Ganglia

A group of structures deep within the brain involved in coordinating movement as well as learning and emotional response.

Voluntary Movement

Voluntary movement refers to consciously controlled motor actions, involving coordination between the brain, nerves, and muscles.

Decision Making

The cognitive process of selecting a course of action among several alternatives.

Neocortex

The part of the brain involved in higher-order brain functions such as sensory perception, cognition, and the generation of motor commands.