The Skull Contains ________ Bones

question 193

Multiple Choice

The skull contains ________ bones.

• A) 32
• B) 22
• C) 42
• D) 12
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Excitatory Synapses

Connections between neurons that increase the likelihood of the receiving neuron firing an action potential.

Inhibitory Synapses

Synapses that decrease the likelihood of the firing of the post-synaptic neuron, helping to regulate and control neural activity.

Synaptic Vesicles

Small sacs within a synaptic terminal that store neurotransmitters, which are released into the synaptic cleft in response to a nerve impulse.

Acetyl Coenzyme A

Acetyl Coenzyme A is a central molecule in metabolism, involved in the synthesis and oxidation of fatty acids, and the metabolism of carbohydrates and proteins, serving as a critical intermediary in the Krebs (citric acid) cycle.