An action or influence that produces a reaction in a receptor and initiates a nerve impulse is a ...

An action or influence that produces a reaction in a receptor and initiates a nerve impulse is a _______.
 
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The endocrine system is made up of a widely distributed group of _______.
 
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What is the cause of a seizure?
 
  A) Deterioration of cranial nerves
  B) Blood clot in the brain
  C) Oxygen deprivation to the brain
  D) Abnormal electrical activity in the brain

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Which part of the brain controls motor function?
 
  A) Temporal lobe
  B) Frontal lobe
  C) Parietal lobe
  D) Hypothalamus

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Which of the following structures is not involved in transmitting sensory data from receptors to the brain for processing?
 
  A) Smooth muscles
  B) Peripheral nerves
  C) Spinal cord
  D) Cranial nerves