Both Animal and Human Studies Show That Spinal Cord Injuries

question 434

True/False

Both animal and human studies show that spinal cord injuries that disrupt signals to the sympathetic nervous system result in greatly reduced feelings of emotional intensity. This finding supports the James-Lange theory of emotion.

Grasp the concept of mutations and DNA repair mechanisms.

Identify the types of cells where mutations can be passed to offspring.

Recognize the processes involved in DNA replication.

Describe how DNA serves as a template for its own replication.

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Definitions:

Histamine

A compound released by cells in response to injury and in allergic and inflammatory reactions, causing contraction of smooth muscle and dilation of capillaries.

Protease Inhibitors

Substances or drugs that inhibit the action of proteases (enzymes that break down proteins), used in various therapies including the treatment of viral infections.

Reverse Transcriptase

An enzyme used by retroviruses to transcribe their RNA into DNA, integrating the viral genome into the host's genome.

Glycoproteins

Proteins that have carbohydrate groups attached to the polypeptide chain.