Catatonia is characterized by
a. periods of immobility or excessive, purposeless movement.
b. offensive and unwanted thoughts that persistently preoccupy a person.
c. hyperactive, wildly optimistic states of emotion.
d. delusions of persecution.
Ans: a. periods of immobility or excessive, purposeless movement.
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Which part of a neuron transmits signals to other neurons?
A. Dendrites B. Axons C. Cell body D. Nerve net
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