Which of the Following Best Describes the Intelligence Community

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the intelligence community?

• A) The people in Washington who make policy
• B) The armed services
• C) The government agencies that gather information about the capabilities and intentions of foreign governments
• D) The people who report directly to the President
• E) Regulatory agencies

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Definitions:

Axon Terminals

The distal terminations of the branches of an axon, responsible for releasing neurotransmitters to signal adjacent neurons.

Parasympathetic

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for rest and digest functions, counterbalancing the fight-or-flight responses.

Nervous System

The network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, enabling communication between the brain, spinal cord, and other areas.

Action Potential

A temporary reversal of the electrical polarization of the membrane of a nerve cell or muscle cell, primarily involved in the transmission of nerve impulses.