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What part of the brain controls fine movement of muscles?
What part of the brain controls fine movement of muscles?
- Cerebellum (correct)
- Medulla
- Central nervous system
- Cerebral cortex
Which part of the brain controls unconscious actions like breathing and heart rate?
Which part of the brain controls unconscious actions like breathing and heart rate?
- Spinal cord
- Cerebellum
- Cerebral cortex
- Medulla (correct)
Why is investigating brain function and treating brain damage difficult?
Why is investigating brain function and treating brain damage difficult?
- The brain is easily accessible and understood.
- Different regions of the brain are responsible for different functions. (correct)
- Neuroscientists have full knowledge of the brain's functions.
- Drugs can easily reach all parts of the brain.
What structure in the brain controls consciousness, memory, and language?
What structure in the brain controls consciousness, memory, and language?
Which method can neuroscientists use to map out regions of the brain?
Which method can neuroscientists use to map out regions of the brain?
Why can drugs given to treat diseases sometimes not reach the brain?
Why can drugs given to treat diseases sometimes not reach the brain?
What is the function of dialysis in treating kidney failure?
What is the function of dialysis in treating kidney failure?
How often does dialysis need to be done in treating kidney failure?
How often does dialysis need to be done in treating kidney failure?
What is the main downside of dialysis as mentioned in the text?
What is the main downside of dialysis as mentioned in the text?
Why are kidney transplants considered the only cure for kidney failure?
Why are kidney transplants considered the only cure for kidney failure?
What does the dialysis fluid used in the process contain?
What does the dialysis fluid used in the process contain?
Why do people feel ill due to the build-up of waste products between dialysis sessions?
Why do people feel ill due to the build-up of waste products between dialysis sessions?
What is the main problem that can result in organ rejection?
What is the main problem that can result in organ rejection?
How can the chance of organ rejection be reduced?
How can the chance of organ rejection be reduced?
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating sperm production in males?
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating sperm production in males?
Where is oestrogen produced in the female reproductive system?
Where is oestrogen produced in the female reproductive system?
What occurs during ovulation in the female reproductive system?
What occurs during ovulation in the female reproductive system?
Which process prepares the body for a potential pregnancy each month?
Which process prepares the body for a potential pregnancy each month?
What are automatic responses that take place before you have time to think called?
What are automatic responses that take place before you have time to think called?
Where does the impulse pass to in the Central Nervous System (CNS) after reaching a relay neuron?
Where does the impulse pass to in the Central Nervous System (CNS) after reaching a relay neuron?
What is the purpose of synapses in the nervous system?
What is the purpose of synapses in the nervous system?
Which of the following conditions describes a reflex arc?
Which of the following conditions describes a reflex arc?
What happens when an impulse reaches the end of the first neuron at a synapse?
What happens when an impulse reaches the end of the first neuron at a synapse?
Which part of the nervous system coordinates the appropriate response by sending electrical impulses along motor neurons?
Which part of the nervous system coordinates the appropriate response by sending electrical impulses along motor neurons?
What is the function of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)?
What is the function of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)?
What hormone stimulates ovaries to produce oestrogen?
What hormone stimulates ovaries to produce oestrogen?
How does oestrogen affect the lining of the uterus?
How does oestrogen affect the lining of the uterus?
What is the role of Luteinising hormone (LH) in the menstrual cycle?
What is the role of Luteinising hormone (LH) in the menstrual cycle?
How does progesterone impact the secretion of FSH and LH?
How does progesterone impact the secretion of FSH and LH?
Why do hormonal methods of contraception like the contraceptive pill inhibit egg maturation?
Why do hormonal methods of contraception like the contraceptive pill inhibit egg maturation?
