Acetylcholine (ACh) is synthesized from
a. acetyl coenzyme A, usually found in dietary fats, and choline, a substance formed by the actions of mitochondria within cells.
b. choline from dietary fats and acetyl coenzyme A, both of which are acted on by choline acetyltransferase.
c. the amino acid tyrosine, synthesized from the phenylalanine found in foods
d. tryptophans, amino acids found in chocolate, milk, and poultry.
b
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a. questionable reliability b. lack of acceptance by practitioners c. difficulty with computerized test administration d. unreliable scoring of behavioral data
Group sexual activity involving more than two people ____
a. has become much more common b. is quite rare in practice c. accounts for about 10% of sex acts d. is inevitably associated with societal decline
According to Baltes and Carstensen, which older adult embodies the spirit of selective optimization with compensation?
A. Joan works hard to maintain the many friendships that she has made over the last several decades. B. Albert attempts to connect with several long last family members despite having little in common with them. C. Maya decides to put aside her work at her community theater and to devote all of her attention to writing her memoirs. D. Ainsley does not want to disappoint his wife so, despite having reservations, he opens a small mom-and-pop cafe with her.
The central executive is an important part of ______.
A. working memory B. long-term memory C. sensory memory D. attentional memory