Shared Flashcard Set

Details

Test 1 - Second set
Cards for Test 1 (second set)
6
Psychology
Graduate
09/19/2013

Additional Psychology Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
What division of the nervous system is active when the body is in the flight or fight position?
Definition
The sympathetic division is active at this point, which is when the body is under stress.
Term
Excitability and conductivity are two properties of what type of cell?
Definition
Neurons are defined by these two properties.
Term
True or false: The sensory division (afferent) carries signals toward the brain while the motor division (efferent) carries signals away from the spinal cord.
Definition
True.
Term
How many chromosones make a human being?
Definition
Forty six chromosomes.
Term
DNA is a molecule that consists of a relationship code of four "letters" or bases. What are those bases?
Definition
The bases are chemical groups identified by G, A, T and C.
Term
True or false. Cell division is used to replace damaged or worn out cells.
Definition
True.
Supporting users have an ad free experience!