A New Drug Interferes with the Function of the Dendrites

question 46

Multiple Choice

A new drug interferes with the function of the dendrites of a neuron. What will happen to this neuron?

• A) The neuron will continuously send signals.
• B) The neuron cannot be stimulated to send a signal along its axon.
• C) The neuron will die off.
• D) The neuron will sometimes send signals and will sometimes not send signals.

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Definitions:

Field Diameter

The visible area observed through the microscope lens at a particular magnification.

Total Magnification

Total magnification refers to the combined magnifying power of an optical instrument, such as a microscope, calculated by multiplying the magnification of the objective lens by the magnification of the eyepiece.

Gland's Width

The measurement of a gland's size across its widest point.

Working Distance

The distance between the objective lens of a microscope and the specimen being observed when in focus.