The Part of a Neuron That Contains the Nucleus and Is

question 51

Multiple Choice

The part of a neuron that contains the nucleus and is essential for the life of the neuron is the:

• A)axon
• B)dendrite
• C)cell body
• D)myelin sheath

Identify key concepts related to research design and methodology in psychology.

Understand the application and importance of operational definitions in research.

Appreciate the principle of parsimony and its role in selecting theories.

Recognize the influence of hindsight reasoning on the validation of psychological theories and research.

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Definitions:

Axon

A long, slender projection of a nerve cell, or neuron, that typically conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.

Dendrites

The branched projections of a neuron that act to conduct the electrochemical stimulation received from other neural cells to the body, or soma, of the neuron.

Myelin Sheath

A fatty layer that encases the axons of many neurons, speeding up the transmission of nerve impulses.

Multiple Sclerosis

A chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system, leading to various neurological symptoms.