In Retrospect, the Cold War Was Probably

question 52

Multiple Choice

In retrospect, the cold war was probably:

• A) the fault of the United States
• B) the fault of the Soviet Union
• C) avoidable under smarter leaders
• D) inevitable
• E) the most damaging conflict in world history

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Definitions:

Sensor Afferents

Nerves that carry sensory signals from the periphery of the body towards the central nervous system.

A-Beta Fibers

Large sensory fibers involved in rapidly transmitting sensation and possibly in inhibiting the transmission of pain.

Myelinated

Refers to nerve fibers that are covered in a protective, fatty sheath called myelin, which facilitates faster electrical impulse transmission.

Morphine

A powerful opiate analgesic drug derived from the opium poppy used to relieve severe pain.