Bio 253 Hondros Test 2 -2023

cervical plexus {Ans: phrenic nerve --skin and muscles of the neck and shoulder, diaphragm are innervated}connective tissue coverings {Ans: epineurium-outermost covering of nerve perineurium-around each fascicle (bundle of axons) endoneurium-(deepest) covering around invidual axons}Which receptors never experience adaptation? {Ans: Nociceptors--Pain}What are the ear stones? {Ans: Otoliths-help with balance and equilibrium}receptor characteristics {Ans: convert sensed property into electrical signal specific to property being sensed limited in range of sensitivity}hypothalamus {Ans: integrating system for autonomic nervous system regulation of temperature, water balance, sex, thirst, appetite, and some emotions (pleasure and fear) --regulates the pituitary gland and controls endocrine function}