AP PSYCHOLOGY

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BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

THE NERVOUS AND ENDOCRINE SYSTEMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Zeke saw a pen he dropped on the floor. He bent down and picked up the pen. His brain had to receive information from the eyes. Then it sent signals to his muscles so he could pick up the pen. What type of neurons sent impulses to his muscles?
A
axon
B
motor
C
sensory
D
dendrite
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In this case, when a person digests a piece of fruit, the body will ensure that the glucose level in the blood will not exceed the normal level. As a result, the body will release hormones called insulin that will help take the glucose out of the blood.

Detailed explanation-2: -The hypothalamus plays a significant role in the endocrine system. The function of the hypothalamus is to maintain your body’s internal balance, which is known as homeostasis. To do this, the hypothalamus helps stimulate or inhibit many of your body’s key processes, including: Heart rate and blood pressure.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cola-or tea-colored urine could indicate inflammation of the kidneys (glomerulonephritis). Orange hued urine can also indicate a problem with the liver or bile duct.

Detailed explanation-4: -The autonomic system is the part of the peripheral nervous system responsible for regulating involuntary body functions, such as heartbeat, blood flow, breathing, and digestion.

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