In the Sentence Dr

question 27

Multiple Choice

In the sentence Dr. Schlosser uses the Web to communicate with patients, the words with patients are a(n) ----.

• A) dependent clause
• B) independent clause
• C) phrase

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Definitions:

Specificity Theory

A theory in pain perception suggesting that specific pain receptors transmit signals to specific brain areas directly related to the sensation of pain.

Saccharine

An artificial sweetener with a sweetness many times that of sugar, often used as a sugar substitute in foods and drinks.

Neuron Type

A classification of neurons, the nerve cells in the brain and nervous system, distinguished by function, structure, or neurotransmitter.

A-Delta Fibers

Fast-conducting nerve fibers in the body that transmit sharp, acute pain signals to the brain.