Neurons that carry information from the senses to the spinal cord are called __________.

Involuntary muscles are controlled by the __________ nervous system.

__________ is a system used for reducing bias and error in the measurement of data.

The cerebellum __________.

Eli is studying alone in his room late at night when he hears a loud noise downstairs. His heartbeat increases significantly and his breathing becomes shallow. He wonders if a burglar has entered the house and decides to investigate. When he gets downstairs, he discovers his cat has knocked over a plant stand. His body begins to relax and return to normal. Which part of his nervous system was responsible for putting Eli’s body on “high alert” when he did not know the source of the sound?

The hormone released by the pineal gland that reduces body temperature and prepares you for sleep is __________.

What is the main function of the reticular formation?

The CEO of a large automobile company says the cars the company makes are safe despite the fact that they lead the country in accidents due to faulty equipment. This discrepancy highlights which of the following critical thinking principles?

Systematically collecting data in real-world environments is the essence of which descriptive research method?

A brain-imaging method called __________ takes advantage of the magnetic properties of different atoms to take sharp, three-dimensional images of the brain.