Chlorinated Hydrocarbons Are Characterized by All of the Following Except

question 46

Multiple Choice

Chlorinated hydrocarbons are characterized by all of the following except

• A) they disrupt nervous system function.
• B) they are fast acting.
• C) they accumulate in fat tissue.
• D) they degrade quickly in the environment.

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Definitions:

Schwann Cells

Peripheral nervous system cells that produce myelin, insulating axons to increase the speed at which electrical impulses are conducted.

Multipolar Neuron

A type of neuron characterized by having one axon and multiple dendrites, allowing for the integration of a large amount of information from various sources.

Bipolar Neuron

A type of neuron that has two extensions (one dendrite and one axon), commonly found in the sensory systems like retina and olfactory system.

Neuroglial Cell

Non-neuronal cells in the nervous system that provide support and protection for neurons, playing a crucial role in maintaining homeostasis and forming myelin.