What is the function of the neuron's axon?
a. to receive signals from nearby cells and process them
b. to send signals to nearby cells as well as other parts of the body
c. to process signals in order to decode and understand them
d. to receive chemicals, called neurotransmitters from other cells
B
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A. hypothalamus; autonomic B. medulla oblongata; somatic C. hypothalamus; somatic D. medulla oblongata; autonomic
A __________ is a characteristic of thought or behavior that indicates a potential mental disorder
a. syndrome b. symptom c. sign d. pathology
In Bronfenbrenner's first of his five levels of bioecological approach, the child has an active role in shaping his/her environment
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
About ______ people die around the world annually from smoking-related illnesses
a. 750,000 c. 2 million b. 1 million d. 3 million