How Did the Discovery of an Offering of Carefully Arranged

question 12

Multiple Choice

How did the discovery of an offering of carefully arranged figures in La Venta (Fig. 13-1) contribute to art history's knowledge of the Olmec?

• A) It demonstrated their skills at carving.
• B) It provided a context for similar figures found elsewhere.
• C) It explained Olmec ritual practice and belief.
• D) It proved that the Olmec interacted with other cultures.

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Definitions:

Dendrites

Dendrites are extensions of neurons that receive signals from other neurons and are crucial for neural communication and processing.

Axons

Long, threadlike extensions of neurons that transmit electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body to other neurons or to muscles or glands.

Stellate Cells

Star-shaped cells found in the nervous system and other tissues, involved in various functions including synaptic transmission.

Sensory Neurons

Nerve cells that transmit sensory information (e.g., sight, sound, touch) from the body to the central nervous system.