Human Anatomy & Physiology
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ISBN: 9780805382952
Author: Erin C. Amerman
Publisher: PEARSON
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A new diet wonder drug is designed to block the release of orexins. How might this cause weight loss? Predict the potential adverse effects that might come from blocking orexin release.
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Chapter 12 Solutions
Human Anatomy & Physiology
Ch. 12.1 - What types of functions are performed by the CNS?Ch. 12.1 - Prob. 2QCCh. 12.1 - Prob. 3QCCh. 12.1 - 4. What is the neural tube?
Ch. 12.1 - Prob. 5QCCh. 12.2 - Prob. 1QCCh. 12.2 - Prob. 2QCCh. 12.2 - Which component of the diencephalon performs each...Ch. 12.2 - Describe the basic anatomical arrangement of the...Ch. 12.2 - What is the primary function of the cerebellum?
Ch. 12.2 - Prob. 6QCCh. 12.2 - Prob. 7QCCh. 12.2 - What are the general functions of the reticular...Ch. 12.3 - 1. What are the three meninges, from superficial...Ch. 12.3 - 2. What are the three spaces (potential and...Ch. 12.3 - Prob. 3QCCh. 12.3 - Prob. 4QCCh. 12.3 - 5. What two factors create the blood brain...Ch. 12.3 - Prob. 6QCCh. 12.4 - Prob. 1QCCh. 12.4 - List and describe the three spinal meninges.Ch. 12.4 - Prob. 3QCCh. 12.4 - Prob. 4QCCh. 12.4 - What is the cauda equina?Ch. 12.4 - Prob. 6QCCh. 12.4 - Prob. 7QCCh. 12.4 - Prob. 8QCCh. 12.5 - 1. Where are the posterior columns and their two...Ch. 12.5 - Prob. 2QCCh. 12.5 - How are touch and pain processed by the cerebral...Ch. 12.5 - 4. How is the processing of olfactory stimuli...Ch. 12.6 - What is the main difference between the...Ch. 12.6 - Where do the fibers of the corticospinal tracts...Ch. 12.6 - Where do upper motor neurons reside, and what are...Ch. 12.6 - What are the two parts of the basal nuclei...Ch. 12.6 - What is the overall function of the cerebellum?Ch. 12.6 - Trace the overall voluntary movement pathway from...Ch. 12.7 - Which two body systems coordinate the maintenance...Ch. 12.7 - Which branch of the PNS controls most of the bodys...Ch. 12.7 - Prob. 3QCCh. 12.7 - Prob. 4QCCh. 12.7 - Prob. 5QCCh. 12.7 - What type of rhythm does human sleep follow?...Ch. 12.7 - 7. What is an electroencephalogram? What is the...Ch. 12.8 - 1. What is cognition? Which part of the brain is...Ch. 12.8 - What is cerebral lateralization? Which functions...Ch. 12.8 - 3. Define language in the context of neurology....Ch. 12.8 - Explain the differences between declarative memory...Ch. 12.8 - 5. How do immediate, short-term, and long-term...Ch. 12.8 - Prob. 6QCCh. 12 - The central nervous system is responsible for: a....Ch. 12 - Mark the following statements about the brain as...Ch. 12 - Prob. 3CYRCh. 12 - 4. Which statement about cerebral white matter is...Ch. 12 - Mark the following statements about the cerebral...Ch. 12 - Prob. 6CYRCh. 12 - 7. Match the term on the left with its correct...Ch. 12 - Which statement about the cranial meninges is...Ch. 12 - Prob. 9CYRCh. 12 - Prob. 10CYRCh. 12 - Mark the following statements about the spinal...Ch. 12 - Which of the following somatic sensations is not...Ch. 12 - Fill in the blanks: The tracts of the posterior...Ch. 12 - Which parts of the body have the greatest amount...Ch. 12 - Which of the following statements is false? a. The...Ch. 12 - Fill in the blanks: The cell bodies of upper motor...Ch. 12 - Label the following components of the...Ch. 12 - Mark the following statements on the role of the...Ch. 12 - 19. Fill in the blanks: The two components of the...Ch. 12 - 20. Which of the following statements is false?
a....Ch. 12 - 21. Match the term on the left with its correct...Ch. 12 - 22. The part of the brain responsible for the...Ch. 12 - Fill in the blanks: Declarative memories are...Ch. 12 - Prob. 24CYRCh. 12 - Huntingtons disease is characterized by a loss of...Ch. 12 - How could you tell the difference between an...Ch. 12 - Why do injuries to the hippocampus interfere with...Ch. 12 - Ms. Norris is brought to the emergency department...Ch. 12 - Prob. 2AYKCh. 12 - Prob. 3AYKCh. 12 - A new diet wonder drug is designed to block the...Ch. 12 - Prob. 5AYK
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