Which of the Following Is True About the Myelin Sheath

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the myelin sheath in a nerve cell?

• A)It is responsible for making axons poor conductors of electricity.
• B)It facilitates the transmission of nerve impulses.
• C)It is usually found only around the dendrite of most neurons.
• D)It directs the manufacture of substances that the neuron needs for growth and maintenance.

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that unconditionally—naturally and automatically—triggers a response without prior conditioning.

Unconditioned Response

In classical conditioning, the automatic and natural reaction elicited by the unconditioned stimulus.

Neutral Stimulus

A neutral stimulus is a stimulus that initially produces no specific response other than focusing attention, until it is paired with an unconditioned stimulus.

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, an unconditioned stimulus is anything that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any learning needed.