Research Suggests That the Brains of Alcoholics Respond Differently to Visual

question 103

True/False

Research suggests that the brains of alcoholics respond differently to visual and auditory stimuli than do those of non­alcoholics.

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Definitions:

Microglia

A type of glial cell located throughout the brain and spinal cord, acting as the primary form of active immune defense in the central nervous system.

CNS

Central Nervous System, which comprises the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing information and controlling the majority of functions of the body and mind.

Myelin Sheath

The myelin sheath is a protective covering made of fatty substances that surrounds nerve fibers, enhancing the speed and efficiency of electrical signal transmission along the nerve cells.

Action Potential

A rapid rise and subsequent fall in voltage or electrical charge across a cellular membrane, the basis for neural communication and muscle contraction.