Which Statement About Synapses Is True

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which statement about synapses is true?

• A) Synapses decrease dramatically during the first year.
• B) Synapses are tiny gaps between neighboring neurons.
• C) Synapses are pruned during mitosis.
• D) Synapses are responsible for myelination.

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Definitions:

Monopoly

A market structure characterized by a single seller, selling a unique product in the market without any close substitutes, holding significant market power.

Production Function

An equation, table, or graph that shows the maximum output that can be produced with a given set of inputs, based on the technology available.

Labor

Human endeavor, incorporating both the physical and the mental, aimed at producing goods and services.

Demand Curve

A graphical representation of the demand function, showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity demanded, typically downward-sloping.