The Science of Skill Development
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What is the fatty substance that wraps around the axons in the white matter called?

  • Grey matter
  • Myelin (correct)
  • Nerve fibers
  • White matter

    • Which type of neural tissue processes information in the brain?

  • Axons
  • White matter
  • Nerve fibers
  • Grey matter (correct)

    • What is the purpose of practice in mastering physical skills?

  • To improve our performance (correct)
  • To direct signals to nerve cells
  • To make us faster
  • To make us more confident

    • What is the role of myelin in relation to practice?

    <p>It affects the inner workings of our brains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the white matter in our brains?

    <p>To direct signals to nerve cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of neural tissue is mostly made up of fatty tissue and nerve fibers?

    <p>White matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of practice in mastering physical skills?

    <p>To improve speed and confidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of grey matter in our brains?

    <p>Processing information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does practice or repetition affect the inner workings of our brains?

    <p>It changes the myelin covering the axons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fatty substance that wraps around the axons in the white matter called?

    <p>Myelin</p> Signup and view all the answers

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