Sensory Information from Our Organs, Besides Going to Its Regulatory

question 3

Multiple Choice

Sensory information from our organs, besides going to its regulatory centers, also goes to the insular lobe of the cerebral cortex.This structure is involved in all of the following except:

• A) the integration of physiological information to produce a sensation of how the body feels.
• B) communication with brain regions involved in planning.
• C) activity in situations producing strong emotions.
• D) bypassing cortical regions to maintain homeostasis.
• E) ability to distinguish good food from spoiled food.

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Definitions:

Bases

Chemical substances that can accept hydrogen ions (H+) and are characterized by a pH greater than 7 when dissolved in water.

Hydrophilic

Describing molecules or substances that have a natural affinity for water and can dissolve in or absorb water easily.

Hydrophobic

A characteristic of molecules or substances that do not readily mix with or are repelled by water, often due to nonpolar characteristics.

Water Strider

An insect that can walk on the surface of water due to the high surface tension of water and the long, water-repellent legs of the insect.