Neurons in the Brain That Carry Messages from One Neuron

question 351

Multiple Choice

Neurons in the brain that carry messages from one neuron to another and do most of the work of the nervous system are called __________.

• A) afferent neurons
• B) active neurons
• C) efferent neurons
• D) interneurons

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Definitions:

Motivated Forgetting

A theoretical concept suggesting that individuals may subconsciously block memories of traumatic or disturbing events.

Episodic Memory

The type of long-term memory that involves the recollection of specific events, situations, and experiences, including their contexts and the emotions associated with them.

Implicit Memory

A type of long-term memory that doesn't require conscious thought and is expressed automatically through performance.

Semantic Memory

A branch of long-term memory involved in the storage of general world knowledge, facts, concepts, and meanings.