What term is used to describe a specialized cell that makes up the nervous system and receives and sends messages within that system?

a) neuron
b) glial cell
c) myelin sheath
d) dendritic spine

a

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Martha and Susan are planning to have a child. Martha will be the biological mother. Some of the research on how fathers impact prenatal development applies to Susan as well. Which of these are relevant for Susan and Martha's child?

a. Susan should work more even if it causes stress in the relationship to be sure the family is economically sound. b. Susan should not smoke because second hand smoke is bad for mother and baby. c. Susan should refrain from alcohol or drug use because it may lead to chromosomal damage transmitted via sperm. d. Susan should be sure to exercise regularly as this is ideal for the baby's health.

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According to the article Some Restrictions May Apply about maltreated children, informed consent includes a requirement to:

(a) tell participants that they can stop participation at any time (b) have at least one lawyer oversee the research operation (c) pay participants more money if the experiment takes a long time to complete (d) destroy all data and records from the study as soon as it has been published to protect the identity of the participants

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