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Which statement is MOST important in understanding how the brain functions?
 
  a. Each neuron continually receives thousands of competing inputs.
  b. Neurotransmitters cannot be given directly as drugs.
  c. Neurotransmitters cannot function in a similar manner.
  d. No two impulses can be transmitted simultaneously.

Question 2

A woman comes in a psychiatric office and begins rearranging magazines so they are in alphabetical order. Which diagnosis should a nurse anticipate?
 
  A) Obsessivecompulsive personality disorder
  B) Schizotypal personality disorder
  C) Histrionic personality disorder
  D) Paranoid personality disorder



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Answer to Question 1

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The most important understanding of how the brain functions is that each neuron continually receives thousands of competing inputs. Some inputs are excitatory; others are inhibitory. When the input is excitatory, it responds with an action potential. On the other hand, when the input is inhibitory, there is no response.

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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