Old-Fashioned Telephone Systems Relied on Operators to Take Incoming Calls

question 59

Multiple Choice

Old-fashioned telephone systems relied on operators to take incoming calls and connect them to the appropriate persons they were intended for.Which structure of the brain functions in an analogous manner?

• A)hypothalamus
• B)thalamus
• C)hippocampus
• D)basal ganglia

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Definitions:

Bone-Forming Cells

Also known as osteoblasts, these are specialized cells responsible for the synthesis and mineralization of bone during both initial bone formation and later bone remodeling.

Dense Fibrous Connective Tissue

A type of connective tissue with high tensile strength, made up of closely packed collagen fibers, providing support and protection.

Nerves

Nerves are bundles of axons in the peripheral nervous system that transmit signals between the brain and the rest of the body.

Blood Vessels

Vessels within the body responsible for the flow of blood, encompassing veins, arteries, and capillaries.