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olgavictoria

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Like only children, first-born children tend to
 
  a. have lower achievement motivation. c. be less compliant and more spoiled.
  b. score higher on tests of intelligence. d. be less socially responsible.

Question 2

What are glial cells and myelin, and how are they related to brain functioning?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


ririgirl15

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

Glial cells nourish and provide scaffolding for migrating neuronsneurons moving to their final destination. They are also the source of myelin, the white matter that surrounds neurons and speeds neural impulses.


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