Syllogism 3H Given the Following Syllogism

question 235

Multiple Choice

Syllogism 3H
Given the following syllogism:
A few snakes have fangs, so there are snakes that are not friendly, for whatever has fangs is unfriendly.
-For Syllogism 3H, the minor premise is:

• A) All animals with fangs are unfriendly animals.
• B) Some snakes are animals with fangs.
• C) No animals with fangs are friendly animals.
• D) Some snakes are not friendly animals.
• E) Some snakes are not animals with fangs.

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Definitions:

Presynaptic Membrane

The membrane of a nerve cell terminal that is proximal to the synaptic cleft and releases neurotransmitters in response to an action potential.

Action Potential

A rapid, temporary change in the electrical charge across a cell membrane, allowing nerve cells to transmit signals.

Gated Channels

Protein channels in cell membranes that open or close in response to specific stimuli, regulating the flow of ions or molecules.

Depolarization

The process in which the electrical charge of a cell membrane becomes less negative, leading to the activation of electrical activities like nerve impulses.