The neurotoxin tetanospasmin, which produces the condition tetanus, invades the central nervous system by
a. passing through the blood brain barrier
b. traveling via anterograde transport outside of neurons.
c. traveling via retrograde transport within axons.
d. traveling via retrograde transport between synapses.
c
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A. they begin repeating consonant-vowel combinations B. they begin learning the rules of syntax C. they begin stringing words together in sentences D. they begin using words to construct nonsensical utterances
Differing views on the course and nature of changes in personality across the lifespan illustrates which of the following unifying themes from your text?
a. Psychology evolves in a sociohistorical context. b. Psychology is theoretically diverse. c. Heredity and environment jointly influence behavior. d. Our behavior is shaped by our cultural heritage.
A friend meets your cousin and thinks that he is cute. Later, she asks you what he is like. You tell her that he is warm, happy, optimistic, funny, and high achieving. According to Gordon Allport's approach, you have described his ________ traits
a. primary b. central c. secondary d. cardinal
Risk for hyperthermia is increased when a
A. person has immune system problems. B. woman is approaching menopause. C. person has a low thyroid condition. D. person is using antibiotics.