The Axons of Certain Neurons Are Covered by a Layer

question 692

Multiple Choice

The axons of certain neurons are covered by a layer of fatty tissue that helps speed neural transmission. This tissue is

• A)dopamine.
• B)the myelin sheath.
• C)acetylcholine.
• D)an endorphin.

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Definitions:

Autobiographical Memories

The aspect of memory that pertains to recollections of personal experiences that occurred at specific times and places in one's life.

Deese/Roediger-McDermott Paradigm

A psychological experiment method demonstrating how easy it is to induce false memories by presenting lists of related words and later suggesting a word not actually presented.

Autobiographical Memories

Memories of one's own life experiences, encompassing both episodic (specific events) and semantic (general knowledge and facts about one’s life) components.