It Is Now Known That Neurons

question 86

Multiple Choice

It is now known that neurons

• A) have a fixed anatomy that never changes.
• B) constantly grow new branches and lose old branches.
• C) show continued growth only in non-human animals.
• D) are only formed before birth or shortly after.

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Definitions:

Optimum Temperature

The temperature at which a specific enzymatic or metabolic process achieves its highest rate of efficiency.

Optimum PH

The specific pH level at which an enzyme or biological process operates with maximum efficiency.

Amylase

Amylase is an enzyme produced mainly by the pancreas and salivary glands that helps in the digestion of carbohydrates by breaking down starches into sugars.

Maltose

A disaccharide sugar produced from the enzymatic breakdown of starch that consists of two glucose units.