The ________ Is a Structure in the Brain Stem Responsible

question 65

Multiple Choice

The ________ is a structure in the brain stem responsible for life-sustaining functions, such as breathing and heart rate.

• A) reticular activating system
• B) pons
• C) medulla
• D) cerebellum

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Definitions:

Retina

The light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the inner eye that converts light images into nerve signals sent to the brain.

Optic Disks

The point in the eye where the optic nerve connects to the retina, lacking photoreceptors, and creating a blind spot.

Ganglion Cells

Neurons located in the retina that receive visual information from photoreceptors and transmit it to the brain.

Opponent-Process Theory

A theory of color perception that assumes that the visual system treats pairs of colors as opposing or antagonistic.