Which of the Following Statements Is True of Nerves

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of nerves?

• A)They are composed of groups of neurons.
• B)Neurons are composed of groups of nerves.
• C)They act as pipes in the body,transporting fluid.
• D)Signals generated in nerves can travel only short distances.

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Definitions:

Absolute Threshold

The minimum intensity of a stimulus that one can perceive, below which it is not detected at all.

Energy

The capacity to do work or produce change, existing in forms such as chemical, mechanical, thermal, electrical, and nuclear.

Original Stimulus

The initial stimulus or environmental cue that elicits a natural, unlearned response in classical conditioning before any conditioning takes place.

Weber Fraction Values

Measures that quantify the smallest change in a stimulus that can be perceived, based on Weber's Law, which relates to the just noticeable difference in sensory perception.