Which of the Following Best Describes the Nature of the Cells

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the nature of the cells of mature,functioning xylem?

• A)living, thick-walled tubes
• B)dead, thick-walled tubes
• C)living cells that have lost their nucleus
• D)dead cells that retain some organelles and some maintenance functions

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Definitions:

Prefrontal Cortex

The part of the frontal lobes of the brain involved in decision making, problem-solving, and controlling behavior and emotions.

Working Memory

A cognitive system responsible for temporarily holding information available for processing, crucial for reasoning and the guidance of decision-making and behavior.

Executive Function

Cognitive processes that enable individuals to plan, focus attention, remember instructions, and juggle multiple tasks successfully.

Mediodorsal Thalamus

A central nervous system structure involved in the storage of experiences.