What Is the Usual Function of Dendrites

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Multiple Choice

What is the usual function of dendrites?

• A) receiving signals from other neurons
• B) transmitting information to other neurons
• C) transferring oxygen from the blood to neurons
• D) wrapping neurons in myelin

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Definitions:

Intervening Variables

Variables that act as a mediator between independent and dependent variables, explaining the relationship between them within a study.

Salivation

The production and release of saliva from glands in the mouth, often in response to the sight, smell, or taste of food.

Pavlov

Refers to Ivan Pavlov, a Russian physiologist known for his work in classical conditioning, particularly his experiments with dogs that led to the discovery of the conditioned reflex.

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after association with an unconditioned stimulus, comes to trigger a conditioned response.