In Vertebrates More Advanced Than the Fishes,the Processing of Information

question 51

Multiple Choice

In vertebrates more advanced than the fishes,the processing of information is increasingly centered in the

• A)thalamus.
• B)forebrain.
• C)midbrain.
• D)hindbrain.
• E)medulla oblongata.

Identify the role and importance of myelination in nerve impulse conduction.

Recognize the effects of demyelinating diseases such as multiple sclerosis.

Describe the physiological processes leading to action potentials.

Explain the significance of refractory periods in neuron function.

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