Author Question: The ________ is the functional unit of the nervous system. A) aura B) reflex C) neuron D) ... (Read 63 times)

saliriagwu · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The ________ is the functional unit of the nervous system.

A) aura
B) reflex
C) neuron
D) meninges

Question 2

The ________ chain is the name given to the collection of the three small bones in the middle ear.

A) ossicular
B) eustachian
C) tympanic
D) auricular

cici · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: A) An aura is a sensory impression that occurs before a seizure.
B) A reflex is just one part of nervous system function.
C) Correct A neuron, an individual nerve cell, is the functional unit of the nervous system.
D) The meninges are just one part of the anatomy of the nervous system.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A) Correct Ossicul/o- means ossicle; small bone.
B) Eustachian refers to a tube, not small bones in the ear.
C) Tympanic refers to the eardrum, not small bones in the ear.
D) Auricular refers to the external ear, not small bones in the ear.