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i. For a binomial distribution, each trial has a known number of successes. For example, a four question multiple-choice test can only have zero, one, two, three and four successes (number correct) . ii. To construct a binomial probability distribution, the number of trials and the probability of success must be known.
iii. A binomial distribution has a characteristic that the trials are independent, which means that the outcome of one trial does not affect the outcome of any other trial.
Gray Matter
Regions of the brain and spinal cord composed mainly of nerve cell bodies and responsible for processing information.
Myelinated Nerve Fibers
Nerve fibers surrounded by a protective fatty layer called myelin, which increases the speed of signal transmission.
All-or-none Principle
A principle stating that a neuron either fires at full amplitude or not at all, depending on whether the stimulus reaches the threshold level.
CNS
The central nervous system, consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and sending messages to and from the body.
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