As Science Has Pushed Back the Boundaries of Religious Explanation,and

question 38

Multiple Choice

As science has pushed back the boundaries of religious explanation,and as democracy has assumed authority in the state through the rule of law,pushing Church authority further into the background,sociologists have hypothesized a thesis for the Church's waning influence.Which term best frames this theoretical concept?

• A) reformation thesis
• B) atheism thesis
• C) scientific thesis
• D) secularization thesis

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Definitions:

Neurofibrils

Fine, thread-like structures within neurons that provide support and nutrient transportation throughout the nerve cell.

Node of Ranvier

Gaps in the myelin sheath of a nerve fiber, allowing for rapid conduction of nerve impulses.

Telodendria

The fine, branching extensions at the end of axons, which help in transmitting neural signals to other neurons or muscles.

Astrocytes

Star-shaped glial cells in the brain and spinal cord involved in physical and nutritional support for neurons, neurotransmitter regulation, and the formation of the blood-brain barrier.