Compare Your Forearm, Hand, and Fingers to a Neuron

question 246

Multiple Choice

Compare your forearm, hand, and fingers to a neuron. In such an analogy, the dendrites are your:

• A)forearm.
• B)fingers.
• C)hand.
• D)wrist.

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Definitions:

Otoliths

Small calcium carbonate crystals in the inner ear that, along with hair cells, help to detect gravity and linear accelerations, contributing to balance and spatial orientation.

Macula

A specialized region in the center of the retina responsible for sharp, detailed central vision.

Static Equilibrium

A state where an object is at rest and the sum of all forces and torques acting on it is zero, resulting in no movement.

Dynamic Equilibrium

A state of balance between continuing processes, often referring to the balance of substances in a chemical reaction.