Neurons Cannot Fire Fast Enough to Keep Up with High-Pitched

question 70

Multiple Choice

Neurons cannot fire fast enough to keep up with high-pitched sound waves. Therefore, they alternate firing according to the ______.

• A) place theory
• B) frequency theory
• C) volley principle
• D) switch theory

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Definitions:

Nosocomial

Refers to infections acquired in a hospital or healthcare facility that were not present or incubating at the time of admission.

Urinary Tract Infection

An infection in any part of the urinary system, including kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra, mostly caused by bacteria.

Indwelling Urinary Catheter

A tube inserted into the bladder through the urethra to facilitate urine drainage, left in place for a duration of time.

Multidrug-resistant Organisms

Bacteria and other microorganisms that have developed resistance to multiple antimicrobial agents, making infections difficult to treat.