BBB Stands for Blood-Brain Barrier When Used in Reference to the Nervous

question 75

True/False

BBB stands for blood-brain barrier when used in reference to the nervous system but can also mean bundle branch block when referencing the cardiovascular system.

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Definitions:

Cones

Retinal cells known as photoreceptors that operate optimally in well-lit conditions and facilitate the perception of colors.

Wavelengths

The distance between successive peaks of a wave, typically used in the context of electromagnetic waves such as light or sound.

Reflecting

The process of mirroring back the content or emotions of what someone else has said, to show understanding or to facilitate deeper conversation.

Trichromatic Color Theory

A theory explaining human color vision based on the existence of three types of cones in the eye, each sensitive to red, green, or blue light.