Which best describes the impact of myelin on a neuron?
a. It increases the number of dendrites it produces.
b. It helps speed neural transmission
c. It prevents synaptic pruning.
d. It enhances action in the terminal buttons.
b
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A) continuously; in stages. B) in stages; continuous C) normal; abnormal D) abnormal; normal
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a. primary somatosensory cortex. b. primary temporal cortex. c. hypothalamus d. amygdala
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A. is absent or severely limited B. is fully present C. takes a while to recover D. is slightly limited
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A. low self-control B. low self-actualization C. high self-denial D. high self-efficacy