Which of the following neural changes involves the growth of fatty tissues that cover the axons that carry nerve impulses from one neuron to other neurons?
A) growth of glial cells
B) myelination
C) synaptic pruning
D) synaptogenesis
B) myelination
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Jan took several prescription drugs early in her pregnancy before she had missed her menstrual period. What advice will the doctor likely give to Jan?
Have an abortion because the embryo will certainly have severe birth defects. Since the placenta had begun to develop, it is not likely that the drugs caused any harm. Many prescription drugs are harmless in low doses, but the doctor would want to know specific information about the drugs. It is highly unusual for prescription drugs to have any effect this early in the pregnancy.
NCLB is a law enacted to mandate that teachers teach to specific standardized tests
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Dr. Weimer has noticed that many of his patients with schizophrenia have
A. abnormally low amounts of serotonin. B. abnormally low amounts of dopamine. C. increased numbers of glutamate receptors in their brains. D. reduced numbers of glutamate receptors in their brains.
Which of these has been found to help prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections?
a. rubber condoms b. a monogamous relationship c. both of the above d. none of the above