Neuron a Says to Neuron B,"Boy,I Think I've Had Long-Term

question 146

Multiple Choice

Neuron A says to Neuron B,"Boy,I think I've had long-term potentiation happen to me for that historical date,1776." Neuron B asks,"So.What does that mean?" Neuron A replies:

• A) "I've become so much more in touch with my neighbor neurons."
• B) "I will stop functioning if I hear that date again."
• C) "The historical date causes me to shed my myelin sheath."
• D) "I've become more likely to send inhibitory messages when I hear a similar piece of information."

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Definitions:

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter involved in the body's response to stress, increasing heart rate and blood pressure among other functions.

Spillover Effect

A phenomenon where emotions or behaviors from one situation influence or 'spillover' into another situation.

Right Frontal Lobe

The right-side section of the frontal part of the brain, involved in controlling emotions, making decisions, and regulating social behavior.

Left Frontal Lobe

Refers to the front part of the left hemisphere of the brain, associated with reasoning, motor skills, higher level cognition, and expressive language.