A Confederate Is

question 22

Multiple Choice

A confederate is

• A) someone who is part of the study, but acts as if they are a participant.
• B) someone who oversees a research study.
• C) a participant who attempts to sabotage a research study.
• D) none of the above.

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Definitions:

Dendrites

are the branched extensions of a neuron that receive signals from other neurons.

Novocaine

A brand name for procaine, a local anesthetic used to numb tissue in a specific area.

Membrane Permeability

The ability of a biological membrane to allow the passage of substances in and out of cells or organelles, determining the cell's level of interaction with its environment.

Neuron Cell Body (Soma)

The part of a neuron that contains the nucleus and most of the cell's organelles; it plays a crucial role in processing and transmitting neural information.