Match the following terms to their definitions. Match the words in the left column to the appropriate blanks in the sentences on the right. Make certain each sentence is complete before submitting your answer. Words can be used more than once. ResetHelp Diverging circuit Converging circuit Reverberating circuit Parallel after-discharge circuit 1. : One incoming axon triggers responses in ever-increasing numbers farther and farther along the circuit. 2. : May be involved in complex, exacting types of mental processing. 3. : Involved in control of rhythmic activities such as breathing. 4. : Involved in activating fibers of a skeletal muscle such as the biceps muscle. 5. : Different types of sensory input can have the same ultimate effect.

A sensory system can be defined as components of the central nervous system (CNS) which comprises of the brain, neural tissues or pathways and sensory neurons responsible for sensory functions, perception and processing sensory informations such as sound, light, heat, etc.

Basically, the central nervous system (CNS) interprete the neural signals that are generated from stimuli that are detected by the sensory system. The five (5) main sense organs in the sensory system are: skin, tongue, ears, nose and the eyes.

Generally, the nervous system found in living organisms such as humans, comprises of two (2) major components or systems; a central nervous system (CNS) and a peripheral nervous system (PNS).

A neural circuit can be defined as a group of neurons in the body of a living organism which are interconnected by synapses to perform specific functions when they're activated.

There are four (4) main types of neural circuits used for performing specific neural functions in the body of a living organism, these includes;

1. Diverging circuit: one incoming axon triggers responses in ever-increasing numbers farther and farther along the circuit. For example, a neuron that stimulates thousands of cells such as sensory pathway to the central nervous system (CNS).

2. Parallel after-discharge circuit: may be involved in complex, exacting types of mental processing. For example, it used in reflex arcs, mathematics and logic.

3. Reverberating circuit: involved in control of rhythmic activities such as breathing and as such it's repetitive in nature. For example, short-term memory, sleep cycle, etc.

4. Diverging circuit: involved in activating fibers of a skeletal muscle such as the biceps muscle.

5. Converging circuit: different types of sensory input can have the same ultimate effect. For example, the regulation of the somatic motor neuron.