An Axon Is

question 698

Multiple Choice

An axon is

• A)a cell that serves as the basic building block of the nervous system.
• B)a layer of fatty tissue that encases the fibers of many neurons.
• C)an antagonist molecule that blocks neurotransmitter receptor sites.
• D)the extension of a neuron that carries messages away from the cell body.

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Definitions:

Reserve Requirement

The minimum amount of reserves that banks must hold against deposits, as mandated by central banks.

Fractional Reserve

A banking system in which only a fraction of bank deposits are backed by actual cash on hand, with the rest being available for loans.

Banking System

The network of banks and financial institutions that provide financial services to consumers, businesses, and other banks.

Reserve Ratio

The fraction of deposits that a bank must hold in reserve and not lend out, as required by monetary authorities.