The Cells That Act as "Teachers" Selecting the Connections to Be

question 58

Multiple Choice

The cells that act as "teachers" selecting the connections to be modified in the cerebellum due to eyeblink conditioning are which of the following?

• A)the climbing fibers
• B)the mossy fibers
• C)the cells of the red nucleus
• D)the cells of the hippocampus

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A general term for inflammation of the skin, resulting in redness, itching, and sometimes blistering.

Atopic

Related to atopy, a genetic predisposition toward developing allergic hypersensitivity reactions such as eczema, asthma, or hay fever.

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The separation of the nail from the nail bed, a symptom that can be caused by trauma, infection, or systemic disease.

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