One Effect of the 19th Century Comparative Method Was

question 26

Multiple Choice

One effect of the 19th century comparative method was:

• A) indigenous peoples were viewed from their own historical perspective, rather than a grand sequence of human evolution.
• B) the domination of "primitive" peoples by Europeans was legitimized because it was seen as the natural order of things.
• C) scientific proof that humanity was improving biologically, culturally, intellectually, and spiritually.
• D) All of the answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Absolute Refractory Period

A time period during which a neuron cannot fire another action potential, no matter how strong the stimulus.

Inactivation Gates

Structures within ion channels of neuron cell membranes that close to stop ion flow, contributing to the regulation of action potentials and neuronal firing.

Voltage-Gated Channels

Protein channels in cell membranes that open or close in response to changes in electrical membrane potential, crucial for action potentials.

Synaptic Transmission

The process by which neurotransmitters are released by one neuron and bind to receptors on another neuron, facilitating communication between neurons.