Substance B Is Synthesized in Neurons, Travels Through Gap Junctions

question 79

Multiple Choice

Substance B is synthesized in neurons, travels through gap junctions, and triggers the transduction of an electrochemical signal. This is an example of ____.

• A) autocrine signaling
• B) paracrine signaling
• C) long-distance signaling
• D) local signaling
• E) communication by direct contact

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Definitions:

Unsound

Refers to an argument that either has false premises or does not follow a logical structure, leading to an unreliable conclusion.

Disjunctive Syllogism

A type of deductive argument by elimination in which the premises present only two alternatives.

Deductive Arguments

A logical process where the conclusion is based on the concordance of multiple premises that are generally assumed to be true.

Valid

A term used in logic to describe an argument where if the premises are true, the conclusion must also be true.