Jim and John Decide to Play a Game

question 29

Short Answer

Jim and John decide to play a game. Jim draws a shape consisting only of lines and he asks John to
put his pencil on the drawing and trace each and every line once and only once, without lifting his
pencil. Is John able to complete this task?

(a) Yes
(b) No

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Definitions:

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone that is involved in response to stress, increases arousal, and alertness, and plays a role in the body's "fight or flight" reaction.

Urogenital Tract

The anatomical system of the urinary and reproductive organs, often considered together due to their close proximity and shared functions in some contexts.

Polarized

Divided into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs.

All-Or-Nothing Principle

The principle that once the electrical impulse reaches a certain level of intensity (its threshold), it fires and moves all the way down the axon without losing any intensity.