Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements is correct?
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3. Biological Psychology
Organization of the Brain
Multiple Choice
The spinal cord's outer section is made up of _____ and the inner section is made up of _____.
A
bone; synaptic vesicles
B
somatic cells; dendrites
C
bone; axons and nerves
D
myelinated axons and nerves; the cell bodies of neurons
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Understand the structure of the spinal cord: The spinal cord is a crucial part of the central nervous system, responsible for transmitting signals between the brain and the rest of the body.
Identify the outer section of the spinal cord: The outer section is primarily composed of myelinated axons, which are responsible for the fast transmission of electrical signals.
Identify the inner section of the spinal cord: The inner section consists of the cell bodies of neurons, which are involved in processing and relaying information.
Differentiate between myelinated and unmyelinated structures: Myelinated axons have a protective sheath that speeds up signal transmission, while cell bodies are unmyelinated and are involved in processing information.
Recognize the correct terminology: The outer section is made up of 'myelinated axons and nerves,' and the inner section is made up of 'the cell bodies of neurons.'
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