In Certain Circuits, If One of the Elements Fails, That

question 15

Multiple Choice

In certain circuits, if one of the elements fails, that failure prevents the current from flowing through other elements in the circuit; thus the entire circuit fails. This type of circuit is a

• A) parallel circuit.
• B) series circuit.
• C) none of the above

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Definitions:

Ganglion Cells

Neurons located in the retina that process visual information and send it to the brain.

Optic Nerve

The cranial nerve that transmits visual information from the retina to the brain.

Just Noticeable Threshold

The minimum level of stimulus intensity needed for a person to detect its presence or a change in its presence, approximately 50% of the time it is present.

Physical Stimulation

Any external or internal stimulus that elicits a sensory or physiological response in the body.