Which of the Following Statements Is NOT Correct

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT correct?

• A)Dendritic spines mediate learning that lasts, including habituation and sensitization.
• B)Dendritic spines are designed to act only in unison.
• C)Dendritic spines may appear or disappear on a dendrite in a matter of seconds.
• D)Dendritic spines, when forming a synapse, can change in size and shape and can even divide.

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Definitions:

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Communal Orientation

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Functional Approach

A perspective in various disciplines that emphasizes the purpose and role of something rather than its composition or appearance.

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