Which part of a neuron acts like an antenna to receive messages from other neurons and transmits these messages toward the cell body?
a. neurotransmitters
b. dendrites
c. axons
d. glial cells
B
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A. all stimuli as brighter than they really are B. brightness as remaining the same in changing illumination C. colors as grayish in dim light D. that the sun produces white light
Any property of an organism, event, or something else that can take on different values is called _____
a. an operational definition b. data c. a variable d. a case study
What could we conclude concerning Margaret Mead's study of characteristics exhibited by men and women in various cultures?
a) We have ignored the influence of genetic factors on gender. b) Sex and gender are highly correlated across a number of cultures. c) There are powerful cultural influences on the determination of gender. d) How a culture defines what is gender appropriate is primarily due to genetic factors.
This weak synapse strengthening effect is called___ LTP.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).