Unit 3 Discussion - What responses are generated by the nervous

Unit 3 Discussion

MLA FORMAT

1) Pick ONE of the four questions below to answer using both the information learned in Unit 1 and online resources. 

Discussion Question Choices

1. What responses are generated by the nervous system when you run on a treadmill? Include an example of each type of tissue that is under nervous system control.

2. Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges that can have severe effects on neurological function. Why is infection of this structure potentially so dangerous?

3. If a reflex is a limited circuit within the somatic system, why do physical and neurological exams include them to test the health of an individual?

4. The conscious perception of pain is often delayed because of the time it takes for the sensations to reach the cerebral cortex. Why would this be the case based on propagation of the axon potential?