The study of action potentials helps explain which of the following?
a. How methylphenidate (Ritalin) helps improve attention
b. How Novocain and similar drugs block pain
c. Why alcohol stimulates some behaviors and inhibits others
d. Why people feel sleepy at night and energetic during the day
b
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Patricia has fragile X syndrome, in which a gene on her X chromosome __________.
A. functions normally B. is found only in females C. is silenced D. is damaged, affecting locomotion
In industrialized nations, childhood diseases have declined dramatically during the past half-century, largely as a result of __________
A) generous government nutrition programs B) government-funded health care C) widespread immunization of infants and young children D) a reduction in the number of viral and bacterial infections worldwide
A long-term, negative side effect of using antipsychotic drugs to treat schizophrenia is a
serious movement disorder called a. cystic fibrosis. b. tardive dyskinesia. c. cerebellar impairment. d. Parkinson's disease. e. muscular dystrophy.
Nick, a single father, has become very caught up in his own life. As a result, his two kids often go without dinner four to five nights a week. In addition, they often have to wear dirty clothes to school because Nick doesn't do the laundry. Nick's kids are suffering from
A. physical abuse. B. psychological abuse. C. sexual abuse. D. neglect.