The Term Exuberant Synapses Refers To

question 172

Multiple Choice

The term exuberant synapses refers to:

• A) the rapid growth and interconnections of brain cells.
• B) the tripling in efficiency of individual brain cells.
• C) the way the hippocampus communicates with the amygdala.
• D) the electrical impulses emanating from the corpus callosum.

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Definitions:

Hepatocytes

The main functional cells of the liver, responsible for a wide range of metabolic, detoxification, and synthetic functions.

Synthesize Bile

The process of producing bile, a digestive fluid created in the liver and vital for the digestion and absorption of lipids in the small intestine.

Hydrochloric Acid

A strong, corrosive acid that is a major component of gastric acid, aiding in digestion and absorption in the stomach.

Microvilli

Small, fingerlike extensions of the plasma membrane of cells, increasing surface area for absorption.