What Are the Impulse-Conducting Cells of the Nervous System Called

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Multiple Choice

What are the impulse-conducting cells of the nervous system called?

• A) Neuroglia
• B) Neurons
• C) Astrocytes
• D) Oligodendrocytes

Explain how growth patterns during puberty affect physical needs such as clothing.

Appreciate the variability in puberty onset and progression among individuals and across cultures.

Recognize the structural effects of pubertal hormones on brain development.

Understand the neurochemical changes in the adolescent brain and their implications for behavior.

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Definitions:

Tardive Dyskinesia

A neurological disorder characterized by involuntary, repetitive body movements, often resulting from long-term use of certain psychiatric medications.

Muscular Rigidity

A condition characterized by a stiffening of the muscles, often associated with diseases of the central nervous system such as Parkinson's disease.

Eye-Twitching

Involuntary spasms or blinking of the eyelid, often caused by stress, fatigue, or other environmental factors.

Lithium

A mood-stabilizing drug often used in the treatment of bipolar disorder to manage and prevent episodes of mania and depression.