Another term for white blood cells is:

a. thrombocytes
b. leukocytes
c. erythrocytes
d. albumin


b. leukocytes

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following is an effect of myelination?

A) Myelination increases the rate at which phagocytosis occurs in the brain. B) Myelination increases the rate of mitosis in damaged neurons. C) Myelination increases the speed of conduction of action potentials. D) Myelination increases the volume of cerebrospinal fluid in circulation.

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Which of the flowing explanations best describes why olfaction can elicit powerful emotional responses?

-These emotional responses are associated with memory engrams formed from the hippocampus. -Olfactory stimulation is processed through the motor cortex of the cerebrum. -Olfactory stimulation is relayed from the processing center in the thalamus for widespread distribution in the cerebral cortex. -Olfactory information is relayed directly to the hypothalamus and limbic system.

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