Caroline Has Been Part of a Team Whose Goal Is

question 347

Multiple Choice

Caroline has been part of a team whose goal is to build a machine that can move and climb obstacles without the use of a gas engine. She and her team expect to be part of a national competition later in the year. Caroline is involved in a project known as:

• A) the Odyssey of the Mind.
• B) the Artful Thinking Palette.
• C) the Multiple Intelligences Program.
• D) an Out-of-School Setting application.

Recognize universal and individual aging processes.

Identify age-related changes in sensory and cognitive functions.

Understand the physiological and psychological effects of aging.

Awareness of ageism and its impact.

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances that transmit signals across a synaptic gap from one nerve cell to another.

Synaptic Vesicles

Small structures within neurons that store neurotransmitters, which are released during neurotransmission to send signals to other neurons.

Synapse

The junction between nerve cells where neurotransmitters are released, allowing signals to pass from one neuron to another.

Spinal Cord

A vital part of the central nervous system, the spinal cord is a long, thin, tubular structure made of nervous tissue, which extends from the brain and is encased within the vertebral column, responsible for sending messages between the brain and the rest of the body.