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darbym82

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The term gray matter in relation to the brain refers to
 
  a. myelinated axons mostly beneath the surface of the brain.
  b. cell bodies in both cortical and subcortical regions.
  c. cell bodies above the cortex.
  d. the activation of a neuron, causing it to fire

Question 2

What protects and insulates axons, speeding the rate at which nervous impulses can be sent, and reduces interference from other neurons?
 
  a. myelin c. GABA
  b. serotonin d. nodes


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sultansheikh

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

B

Answer to Question 2

A


darbym82

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Gracias!

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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