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Some scientists estimate that over half of the world’s rainforest has already been lost, mostly due to human activities. What would you predict as a consequence of the massive loss of plant life?                        A)   a decline in atmospheric carbon dioxide             B)   reduced incidence of flooding            C)   an increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide            D)   a decline in soil erosion            E)   a drop in average temperatures worldwide

Match the terms to the correct description or definition

The tough outermost layer of the meninges:

Which term best describes receptors that detect body and limb movements, skeletal muscle contraction and stretch, and joint capsule structure?

The ventral root carries_________,while the dorsal root carries __________ neurons.

The brain stem consist of the__________________

Many anti-depressants function by blocking reuptake of this neurotransmitter ,which is important for sleep cycles and a sense of well being:

Which of the following cranial nerves carries afferent impulses about your sense of balance?

There are______________pairs of spinal nerves.

The “thinking” outer layer of the cerebrum is: