Visible Light, Radio Waves, Microwave Radiation, Infrared, Ultraviolet Radiation, X-Rays

question 119

Multiple Choice

Visible light, radio waves, microwave radiation, infrared, ultraviolet radiation, X-rays, and gamma rays all constitute the electromagnetic spectrum. Which of the following characteristics do all of these kinds of radiation share?

• A) They all have the ability to generate heat in objects.
• B) They all have the same frequencies.
• C) They are all the transmission of energy in the form of waves.
• D) They have equal energies.
• E) They have the same electron spin state.

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Definitions:

Amine Neurotransmitters

Amine neurotransmitters are chemical messengers derived from amino acids that transmit nerve impulses across synapses, including serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine.

Sensory Synapses

The connection points between sensory neurons and their target cells, where the transmission of sensory information takes place.

Transmitter-activated Receptors

Receptors on the surface of neurons that respond to neurotransmitters, triggering a response in the target cell.