The axon of a neuron is often surrounded by a fatty covering called the myelin sheath

a. True
b. False


Answer: a

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a) study harder b) use relaxation exercises before each test c) study less since his performance won't be that good anyway d) get a tutor

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In emotional response conditioning, the presentation of a tone is paired with delivery of a shock. After repeated pairings, the tone alone elicits fear. In this case, the fear of the tone is the:

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