In Some Areas of the Brain, an Individual Neuron May

question 16

True/False

In some areas of the brain, an individual neuron may collect signals from as many as 100,000 other neurons and send signals to equally large number of other neurons.

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Definitions:

Equal Protection

A constitutional principle that requires states to govern impartially, not drawing distinctions between individuals solely on differences that are irrelevant to a legitimate governmental objective.

Rational Relationship Test

A legal principle used to determine the constitutionality of a statute, requiring that the law be reasonably related to a legitimate government interest.

Strict Scrutiny Test

A judicial review standard applied to certain laws that potentially infringe upon constitutionally protected rights, requiring the law to be necessary to achieve a compelling governmental interest.

Intermediate Standard Test

A method used in legal contexts to determine the constitutionality of certain laws, requiring that the law serves an important government objective and is substantially related to achieving that objective.