Question 1

Which of the following vegetative processes are under the regulation of circadian rhythms?

Accepted Answer

A)  sex hormone release 
B)  sleep cycles 
C)  digestion 
D)  body temperature 
E)  all of the above 
A)  sex hormone release 
B)  sleep cycles 
C)  digestion 
D)  body temperature 
E)  all of the above

Question 2

Using the example of cruise control in a car to explain the idea of push-pull regulation using the words set point, negative feedback, positive feedback, and command signal in your answer.

Accepted Answer

Cruise control in a car is a great examp

Question 3

Tonic activity of the rVLM neurons that keep blood vessels in a slightly constricted state is highly regulated by which neurotransmitter?

Accepted Answer

A)  dopamine 
B)  acetycholine 
C)  norepineprine 
D)  glutamate 
E)  GABA 
A)  dopamine 
B)  acetycholine 
C)  norepineprine 
D)  glutamate 
E)  GABA

Question 4

Explain how severe damage to the spinal cord above the C4 vertebrae might affect a person's ability to urinate and defecate) What procedures would be necessary to ensure these bodily functions are maintained?

Accepted Answer

Severe damage to the spinal cord above t

Which of the following vegetative processes are under the regulation of circadian rhythms?

Using the example of cruise control in a car to explain the idea of push-pull regulation using the words set point, negative feedback, positive feedback, and command signal in your answer.

Tonic activity of the rVLM neurons that keep blood vessels in a slightly constricted state is highly regulated by which neurotransmitter?

Explain how severe damage to the spinal cord above the C4 vertebrae might affect a person's ability to urinate and defecate) What procedures would be necessary to ensure these bodily functions are maintained?

Nervous System Organization

Computing With Neurons

Neuronal Plasticity

Developing a Nervous System

Protecting and Maintaining the Adult Nervous System

Sensors I: Remote Sensing

Sensors II: Sensing on Contact

Using Muscles and Glands

Controlling Posture and Locomotion

Localizing Stimuli and Orienting in Space

Identifying Stimuli and Stimulus Objects

Regulating Brain States

Remembering Relationships

Selecting Actions, Pursuing Goals

Being Different From Others

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Exam 9: Regulating Vital Bodily Functions

Which of the following vegetative processes are under the regulation of circadian rhythms?

Using the example of cruise control in a car to explain the idea of push-pull regulation using the words set point, negative feedback, positive feedback, and command signal in your answer.

Tonic activity of the rVLM neurons that keep blood vessels in a slightly constricted state is highly regulated by which neurotransmitter?

Explain how severe damage to the spinal cord above the C4 vertebrae might affect a person's ability to urinate and defecate) What procedures would be necessary to ensure these bodily functions are maintained?

Nervous System Organization

Computing With Neurons

Neuronal Plasticity

Developing a Nervous System

Protecting and Maintaining the Adult Nervous System

Sensors I: Remote Sensing

Sensors II: Sensing on Contact

Using Muscles and Glands

Controlling Posture and Locomotion

Localizing Stimuli and Orienting in Space

Identifying Stimuli and Stimulus Objects

Regulating Brain States

Remembering Relationships

Selecting Actions, Pursuing Goals

Being Different From Others

Filters