The brain and eye Pt.3 Flashcards

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1
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In which hemisphere of the brain is the primary auditory cortex, responsible for processing sound, located?

A

right

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Which type of neuron transmits signals from the central nervous system to muscles and glands?

A

motor neurons

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3
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What structure adjusts the size of the pupil to control the amount of light entering the eye?

A

iris

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4
Q

Which is an example of a voluntary action?

a.sneezing

b.saliva production

c.waving to a friend

d.dropping a hot plate

A

c.waving to a friend

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Which option below INCORRECTLY matches the sense organ and the stimulus it detects?

a. ear- sound

b. eye - light

c. skin - gravity

d. tongue - chemicals

A

c. skin - gravity

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