Arsenic, As, Is

question 112

Multiple Choice

Arsenic, As, is

• A) an essential element in the human body.
• B) toxic because it results in an increase in the production of ATP.
• C) toxic because it binds to the sulfhydryl group in proteins and enzymes.
• D) used in high concentrations in ancient cosmetics.
• E) None of these choices is correct.

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Definitions:

Messages

Pieces of information or communication transmitted between individuals through various means, including speech, writing, or signals.

Neuron

A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell.

Gray Matter

Regions of the brain and spinal cord that are primarily made up of neuronal cell bodies and are involved in muscle control and sensory perception such as seeing and hearing, memory, emotions, and decision making.

Myelinated Axons

Axons that are covered with a fatty substance called myelin, which increases the speed at which electrical impulses propagate along the nerve cell.