The ____ gland is a pinecone-shaped gland that secretes melatonin.
a. pituitary
b. parathyroid
c. thyroid
d. pineal
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Question 2) The ____ formation is the area that functions in maintaining consciousness and arousal.
a. reticular
b. cerebellar
c. limbic
d. cerebral
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Question 3) The ____ fluid serves as a shock absorber for the central nervous system.
a. interstitial
b. intercellular
c. cerebrospinal
d. subdural
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Question 4) The middle of the three spinal meninges is called the ____ mater.
a. dura
b. arachnoid
c. pia
d. subdural
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Question 5) Cones are sensitive to light and function in dim light but do not produce color vision.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Question 6) The cornea is the transparent part of the outermost layer of the eye.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Question 7) The somatic nervous system regulates the functions of internal organs by controlling glands, smooth muscles, and cardiac muscle.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Question 8) The medulla oblongata contains all the ascending and descending tracts that connect the spinal cord and various parts of the brain.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Question 9) The cerebellum controls intellectual processes and emotions.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Question 10) The smallest and simplest pathway able to receive a stimulus and produce a response is the ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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