As Myelinated Neurons Transfer Information 1000 Times Faster Than Nerves

question 6

True/False

As myelinated neurons transfer information 1000 times faster than nerves without myelin coatings, cognitive and behavioural functions involving myelinated neurons are more rapid and efficient.

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Definitions:

Imipramine

A tricyclic antidepressant medication used primarily to treat major depression and enuresis (bedwetting) in children.

Tricyclic

A class of antidepressant drugs that block the reuptake of certain neurotransmitters, thus increasing their levels in the brain.

MAO Inhibitor

A class of drugs that inhibits the action of monoamine oxidase, an enzyme involved in breaking down neurotransmitters in the brain, used in treating depression.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

A noninvasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain, often used to treat depression and other conditions.