The Function of the Axon Is To

question 24

Multiple Choice

The function of the axon is to:

• A) surround the neurons and hold them in place.
• B) receive chemical messages from neighbouring neurons.
• C) transmit electrical messages from the cell body to other muscles, glands, or neurons.
• D) speed up the transmission of electrical impulses.

Understand the role of genetics and heritability in psychological disorders.

Grasp the concept of anxiety, its disorders, and their specific characteristics.

Comprehend phobias and their triggers based on Seligman's concept of "preparedness".

Understand obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and its manifestations.

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Definitions:

Species

A group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding.

Competitive Exclusion

Process whereby two species compete for a limiting resource, and one drives the other to local extinction.

Same Niche

The scenario where two or more species occupy the same environmental niche, competing for identical resources.

Larger Species

Species characterized by larger body sizes in comparison to related species or within a defined context of study.