Which Is the Function of an Intercalated Disc

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which is the function of an intercalated disc?

• A)Contains gap junctions that allow rapid communication between cells
• B)Contains both desmosomes for tensile strength and gap junctions for communication
• C)Uses desmosomes to hold cells together
• D)Uses tight junctions to snap cells together for great tensile strength

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Definitions:

Kahneman's Capacity Model

A cognitive theory proposed by Daniel Kahneman that outlines the limited capacity of the human brain to engage in multiple tasks, emphasizing the allocation of cognitive resources between competing demands.

Mental Resources

Cognitive capacities or energy dedicated to processing information, reasoning, and memory, crucial for performing mental tasks and decision-making.

Filter Theory

A theory of attention proposing that information that exceeds the capacity of a processor to process at any given time is blocked from further processing.

Unattended Information

Information that is present in the environment but is not the focus of one's attention or conscious awareness.