The Weak Force

question 71

Multiple Choice

The weak force

• A) acted only during the Big Bang and has no known role in the universe at the present time.
• B) holds the quarks together inside a proton or neutron.
• C) acts during certain kinds of radioactive decay.
• D) attracts the electrons to the nucleus,holding the atom together.

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Definitions:

Postsynaptic Membrane

The part of the neuron or muscle cell that receives signals from another neuron at a synapse.

Storage Granule

Membranous compartment that holds several vesicles containing a neurotransmitter.

Serotonergic System

A part of the nervous system that utilizes serotonin as its neurotransmitter, playing a crucial role in regulating mood, appetite, and sleep.

Serotonin Neurons

Neurons that produce and release serotonin, a neurotransmitter involved in regulating mood, appetite, sleep, memory, and learning.