The Mental Categories We Have Formed to Group Objects, Events

question 262

Multiple Choice

The mental categories we have formed to group objects, events, or situations that share similar features or characteristics are called:

• A) concepts.
• B) mental images.
• C) algorithms.
• D) heuristics.

Comprehend the roles and types of glial cells in the nervous system.

Identify the components and processes involved in synaptic transmission.

Distinguish between different types of neurotransmitters and their functions.

Explain the physiological basis of action potentials and their importance in neural communication.

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic Nervous Systems

A division of the autonomic nervous system that conserves energy by slowing the heart rate and increasing intestinal and glandular activity.

Sensory Input

Information received by the body's sensory systems, such as sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell, which is then processed by the brain.

Motor Control

The method through which humans and animals employ their brain and nervous system to initiate and manage the movements and limbs necessary for executing a motor skill.

Enteric Nervous System

A subdivision of the autonomic nervous system that directly controls the gastrointestinal system.