The Two Strands of a DNA Double Helix Can Be

question 25

True/False

The two strands of a DNA double helix can be described as running parallel to each other.

Understand the relationship between exercise, diet, and weight loss.

Identify the key components of physical fitness (strength, endurance, flexibility).

Understand the relationship between physical activity and general health outcomes.

Recognize the specific health benefits of physical activity for preventing and managing chronic diseases.

---

Definitions:

Neural Message

The process by which nerve cells (neurons) communicate information through electrical and chemical signals.

Resting Potential

The state of a neuron when it is not being stimulated or activated, characterized by a negative charge inside the cell relative to the outside.

Action Potential

A temporary reversal in the electrical polarization of the membrane of a nerve cell, allowing for the transmission of nerve impulses.

Neuroplasticity

The brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life, allowing the neurons (nerve cells) in the brain to compensate for injury and disease and to adjust their activities in response to new situations or changes in their environment.