When a construction crew builds a house, the most basic building block of that structure is a brick. In the very same way, the most basic unit of communication in the human nervous system is the __________

a. brain
b. neuron
c. chromosome
d. nerve


Answer: B

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A. It should not be helpful since the gate control theory of pain is not valid. B. Your action will not help since pain gates are closed through the release of endorphins. C. Your action should help to reduce pain since it prevents the release of endorphins. D. It should be helpful since nonpainful nerve messages from rubbing your toe will close the pain gate.

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According to Urie Bronfenbrenner, an ecological systems theorist:

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The reduction in the body's response to a drug which may accompany drug use is called

a. withdrawal. b. drug addiction. c. psychological dependence. d. drug tolerance.

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EFT is a technique used to

a. aid in sexual dysfunction b. intervene in disputes c. change thought and emotional patterns d. handle family budgets

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