Regarding the repair of the central nervous system, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Although animal studies have been conducted, no human trials involving the repair of damaged spinal cords have been undertaken yet.
b. Scientists have partially repaired cut spinal cords in rats.
c. Currently, a serious injury to the brain or spinal cord is usually permanent.
d. Stem cells have been injected into the gap in the spinal cord to form a cellular bridge to repair the damaged spinal cord.
A
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a. disclose only the most recent validity studies. b. provide a copy of the students' answers but none of the questions. c. disclose to students how scores are calculated and what they mean. d. provide index scores to schools without the student's knowledge.
Same-sex experimentation in preadolescents is: a. Very rare
b. An early sign of future sexual orientation. c. Quite common. d. A sign that the child has been sexually abused.
The practice of drilling circular holes in the skulls of people displaying abnormal behaviors in order to free evil spirits was known as
A. exorcism. B. trephination. C. atonement. D. blood letting.
Except for damage to certain regions such as the prefrontal cortex, who would likely have the best prospects for recovery from brain injury?
A) Sasha, age 1 B) Connie, age 12 C) Emily, age 35 D) Zhenya, age 60