Which of These Diseases Would Most Likely Be Identified by Viewing

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of these diseases would most likely be identified by viewing a stained blood smear in a light microscope?

• A) HIV
• B) Chagas disease
• C) Dengue fever
• D) Ebola hemorrhagic fever

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Neurotransmitters are chemicals found in the nervous system that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another, influencing mental processes and behavior.

Myelin

An insulating layer, or sheath, made of protein and fatty substances, that surrounds the axons of some neurons, enabling fast and efficient transmission of electrical impulses.

Synaptic Cleft

The small gap at a synapse between neurons, across which neurotransmitters move from one neuron to another.

Terminal Buttons

The small knobs at the end of an axon that release chemicals called neurotransmitters into the synapse, thereby transmitting nerve impulses to another nerve cell.