Most Nerve Cell Fibers Outside the Brain and Spinal Cord

question 114

Multiple Choice

Most nerve cell fibers outside the brain and spinal cord are wrapped by a thin layer of cells that aid in the repair of neurons.This thin layer of cells is called

• A) myelin.
• B) neurilemma.
• C) acetylcholine.
• D) endorphins.

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Definitions:

Exosystem

Refers to the layer of a person's environment that indirectly affects them, part of Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory.

Socioeconomic Status

A valuation of one's economic and social rank within society, which considers variables such as income, academic background, and employment type.

Cohort

A group of subjects who share a defining characteristic, typically observed over a certain period of time to determine statistical trends.