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Sensation refers to __________, whereas perception refers to __________.

While neurons can vary in shape and size, they typically have:

Matresha is driving when a van pulls out in front of her and almost causes an accident. Matresha’s heart begins to pound, and her blood pressure shoots up Matresha is likely in the _________ phase of the general adaptation syndrome. 

Donny’s mother is very upset when his grades slip below a B level. Donny feels that he must make good grades in order to receive his mother’s love and acceptance. According to Rogers, Donny perceives _____________ from his mother. 

Bonus    What chemical property of lipids accounts for their insolubility in water?a. The COOH group of fatty acidsb. The large number of nonpolar C—H bondsc. The branching of saturated fatty acidsd. The C==C bonds found in unsaturated fatty acids

One organelle, called the _______________, contains enzymes that digest worn out parts of cells.A) ribosomeB) lysosomeC) vacuolesD) endoplasmic reticulumE) centriole

The main difference between prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells is A. prokaryotic cells have more internal, membrane-bound compartments than eukaryotic cells. B. eukaryotic cells have membrane-bound subcellular compartments, called organelles, and prokaryotic cells do not. C. prokaryotic cells have linear DNA and eukaryotic cells have circular DNA. D. prokaryotic cells have a nucleus and eukaryotic cells do not. E. eukaryotic cells contain double-stranded DNA while prokaryotic cells do not

Which organic compound is not only responsible for energy storage, but also can provide thermal insulation?a. lipidsb. proteinsc. nucleic acidsd. carbohydratese. monosaccharides

. The major functions of the plasma membrane do NOT include A. separation of the fluid environments inside and outside the cell.B. regulation of molecules and ions that pass into and out of the cell.C. recognition and communication between different cells and tissues.D. maintaining connections between adjacent cells.E. production of proteins used in construction of the cell wall.

The _____ charge of a proton is exactly balanced by the _____ charge of a(an) _____ A. Negative; positive; electron B. Positive; neutral; neutron C. Positive; negative; electron D. Neutral; negative; electron