________ Neurons Are Those That Respond to Sensory Messages by Transmitting

question 95

Short Answer

________ neurons are those that respond to sensory messages by transmitting signals that activate muscles or glands.

Understand the biological roles and components of various cell junctions, including gap junctions and plasmodesmata.

Describe the mechanisms of signal transduction pathways and the role of second messengers like cAMP and calcium ions.

Identify the effects of different signal molecules on cell responses and regulation mechanisms to turn off signal pathways.

Explain the role of transcription factors in eukaryotic gene expression and signal transduction pathways.

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Definitions:

Proactive Interference

The phenomenon where older memories interfere with the recall of new information.

Serial-Order Effect

The tendency of a person to recall the first and last items in a series best, and the middle items worst.

Proactive Interference

A phenomenon where old information inhibits the ability to remember new information.

Alzheimer's Disease

A progressive neurological disorder that causes memory loss, cognitive decline, and ultimately, loss of ability to perform even simple tasks, due to brain cell degeneration.