Which of the Waves Below Has the Shortest Wavelength

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the waves below has the shortest wavelength

• A)gamma rays
• B)X-rays
• C)visible light
• D)infrared
• E)radio

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Definitions:

GABA

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system that plays a key role in reducing neuronal excitability throughout the nervous system.

Receptor Downregulation

A decrease in the number of receptors on the surface of target cells, often in response to high levels of a hormone or neurotransmitter.

Cyclic AMP

A second messenger important in many biological processes, involved in the activation of protein kinases and regulation of the effects of adrenaline and glucagon.

G Proteins

A family of proteins that act as molecular switches inside cells, involved in transmitting signals from stimuli outside the cell.