Two 15-Year-Olds, Jeremy and Jennifer, Take a Mathematics Test

question 93

Multiple Choice

Two 15-year-olds, Jeremy and Jennifer, take a mathematics test. Jeremy will probably perform significantly better than Jennifer on which subtest?

• A) complex reasoning
• B) basic math knowledge
• C) computational skills
• D) mathematical calculation

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Definitions:

Cell Body

The part of the neuron that keeps it alive and determines whether or not it will fire.

Neurons

Cells within the nervous system that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells.

Muscle Action

The contraction or relaxation of muscles which results in movement of body parts.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in the nervous system that plays a key role in muscle activation and also influences many functions in the brain.