Who Is Responsible for Ensuring the Safety and Welfare of Communities

question 2

Multiple Choice

Who is responsible for ensuring the safety and welfare of communities?

• A)Federal government
• B)Federal Emergency Management Agency
• C)Local government
• D)State government

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Definitions:

Sodium Gate

A protein channel in cell membranes that allows sodium ions to pass through, playing a key role in the generation and propagation of nerve impulses.

Ligand-Gated

Referring to ion channels that open in response to the binding of a chemical messenger (ligand), such as a neurotransmitter.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter involved in many functions including muscle movement, heart rate, and the modulation of brain activity.

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.