A Social System in Which Positions of Status Are Limited

question 17

Multiple Choice

A social system in which positions of status are limited, and thus where not everyone of talent may achieve high status or prestige is called a(n) :

• A) ranked society.
• B) egalitarian society.
• C) nonresidential group.
• D) residential group.

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Definitions:

Oligodendrocyte

A type of glial cell in the central nervous system that produces myelin, a substance that insulates nerve fibers to enhance signal transmission.

Myelin Sheath

A layer of protective insulation that covers nerve fibers, enhancing the speed and efficiency of electrical signal transmission along the nervous system.

CNS

Central Nervous System, comprised of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and coordinating sensory information and motor commands.

PNS

Stands for Peripheral Nervous System, which includes all the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord.