A Cell in the Human Nervous System Whose Primary Function

question 114

Multiple Choice

A cell in the human nervous system whose primary function is to provide insulation and structure for neurons on which they may develop and work is called a(n) _________.

• A)epidermal cell
• B)adipose cell
• C)glial cell
• D)myelin cell

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Definitions:

Learned Response

Behaviors or skills that are acquired or modified through experience or conditioning.

Prefrontal Lobotomy

A surgical procedure that was once used to treat mental illness, involving the removal or destruction of parts of the prefrontal cortex of the brain.

Antonio de Egas Moniz

A Portuguese neurologist who is credited with the development of cerebral angiography and the controversial prefrontal leucotomy.

Frontal Lobes

Areas of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for executive functions, decision making, problem-solving, and moderating social behavior.