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Critical Thinking Questions

BiologyCritical Thinking Questions
19.

How are neurons similar to other cells? How are they unique?

20.

Multiple sclerosis causes demyelination of axons in the brain and spinal cord. Why is this problematic?

21.

How does myelin aid propagation of an action potential along an axon? How do the nodes of Ranvier help this process?

22.

What are the main steps in chemical neurotransmission?

23.

What methods can be used to determine the function of a particular brain region?

24.

What are the main functions of the spinal cord?

25.

What are the main differences between the sympathetic and parasympathetic branches of the autonomic nervous system?

26.

What are the main functions of the sensory-somatic nervous system?

27.

What are the main symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease?

28.

What are possible treatments for patients with major depression?

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