PKU Causes High Levels of _____ to Build Up in the Blood

question 4

Multiple Choice

PKU causes high levels of _____ to build up in the blood.

• A) lysine
• B) threonine
• C) phenylalanine
• D) methionine
• E) valine

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Definitions:

Sensory Neuron

Cell that detects or carries sensory information into the spinal cord and brain.

Motor Neuron

A type of neuron responsible for conveying signals from the nervous system to muscles, inducing muscle contraction.

Association Cells

Neurons located in the brain's cortex that connect sensory and motor areas, and are involved in the integration of sensory inputs and cognitive processes.

Interneurons

Neurons that transmit signals between sensory neurons and motor neurons, playing a critical role in the reflexes and central nervous system.