The Intensity of a Radiation Source Was Measured by a Geiger-Müller

question 63

Multiple Choice

The intensity of a radiation source was measured by a Geiger-Müller counter to be 236 counts per minute when the counter was place 124 ft from the source.   What will be the intensity when the counter is 248 ft from the source?

• A)59.0 counts per minute
• B)236 counts per minute
• C)118 counts per minute
• D)472 counts per minute

Understand the influence of stimulus-seeking behavior on human actions.

Understand the basic principles of motivation and how they apply to human behavior.

Distinguish between different types of drives and motives, such as primary and secondary drives.

Recognize the role of physiological processes in motivation, including homeostasis and the impact of hormones.

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Definitions:

Sodium Channels

Integral membrane proteins that allow sodium ions to pass through the cell membrane, essential for the generation and transmission of electrical signals in neurons and muscle cells.

Hyperpolarization

An increase in a cell's membrane potential, making it more negative and reducing the likelihood of generating an action potential.

Cell Body

The spherical part of a neuron that contains the nucleus and connects to the dendrites and the axon, playing a crucial role in processing information.

Dorsal Root Ganglion

A cluster of nerve cell bodies (neurons) in a dorsal root of a spinal nerve.