What type of neural circuit is best for producing a prolonged output?
A) A converging circuit
B) A reverberating circuit
C) A presynaptic pool
D) A diverging circuit
E) An autonomic pool
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Question 2) Descent of the testes is stimulated by the ________.
A) presence of the X chromosome
B) presence of estrogens
C) presence of testosterone
D) presence of Y chromosome
E) absence of the X chromosome
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Question 3) Half of the fibers of each optic nerve decussate at the ________.
A) lateral geniculate nucleus of the thalamus
B) optic foramen
C) optic chiasm
D) superior colliculus
E) midbrain
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Question 4) A thin, stained slice of tissue mounted on a microscope is called a ________.
A) histological section
B) smear
C) spread
D) stain
E) fixative
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Question 5) What is the opposite of presynaptic inhibition?
A) Integration
B) Summation
C) Facilitation
D) Coding
E) Recruitment
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Question 6) Which of the following occurs when blood volume and pressure become too high?
A) ADH release is inhibited.
B) The renal tubules reabsorb more sodium.
C) The renal tubules reabsorb more water.
D) The kidneys produce less urine.
E) ADH release is stimulated.
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Question 7) What are the first-order neurons in the visual pathway?
A) Ganglion cells
B) Bipolar cells
C) Optic nerve fibers
D) Amacrine cells
E) Rods and cones
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Question 8) The ________ is the gonad and the ________ is the gamete.
A) semen; sperm
B) sperm; semen
C) testis; ovary
D) testis; semen
E) testis; sperm
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Question 9) The ________ cavity is inferior to the ________ cavity.
A) thoracic; cranial
B) thoracic; peritoneal
C) pericardial; pleural
D) cranial; thoracic
E) thoracic; abdominopelvic
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Question 10) Hinge joints, such as the tibiofemoral joint, are monoaxial.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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