A Twig's Age Can Be Determined by

question 13

Multiple Choice

A twig's age can be determined by

• A) counting the number of leaves or leaf scars on it.
• B) counting the number of groups of bud scale scars on it.
• C) measuring the distances between nodes.
• D) counting nodes.
• E) examining its pith.

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Definitions:

Neuroglial Cell

Neuroglial cells, commonly known as glial cells, support, protect, and maintain the homeostasis of the nervous system, playing roles in nutrient supply to neurons and damage repair.

Electrical Impulses

Rapid fluctuations of voltage across a membrane, used by neurons and muscle cells for communication and activation.

Sensory Organs

Parts of the body that receive and process sensory stimuli, such as the eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and skin.

Neurons

Specialized cells of the nervous system that transmit information through electrical and chemical signals, forming the basis of neural communication.