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Which region of the brain acts as the main integrating center for the autonomic nervous system?

The large red muscles located along the back and spinal column assist with maintaining your upright posture throughout the day. You would expect these muscles to contain primarily which form of muscle fiber? 

Which connective tissue layer wraps around individual fascicles?

Which lobe of the brain is the most anterior (rostral)? 

List two structures or regions of the brain associated with motor control besides the cerebellum. Explain how they contribute to the process. Be specific and provide details.

Which of the following is an adrenergic receptor that primarily excites effectors?

What is meant by the term “selectively permeable” as it applies to membranes? Give an example.

Key Word Recognition: Find the word in the text that best expresses this word in Spanish and write it here. Do not capitalize your answer, but do include accent marks if needed.   neighborhoods

Bodily systems show a remarkable capacity for maintaining a steady state of equilibrium, even as these systems perform their functions and are exposed to widely differing and stressful environmental conditions. The term that describes the body’s tendency to maintain a steady state is:

The epidermis of the skin is composed of which tissue(s)?