Early in Development, Every Neuron Has the Potential to

question 162

Multiple Choice

Early in development, every neuron has the potential to 

• A) become any type of cell.
• B) become a stem cell.
• C) become any type of neuron.
• D) replicate infinitely.

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Definitions:

Adrenal Glands

Endocrine glands located above the kidneys, responsible for producing hormones like adrenaline and cortisol, involved in stress response.

Nerve Network

A system of interconnected nerve cells (neurons) that work together to process and transmit information in the body.

Depolarization

A reduction of the difference in charge between the inside and outside of the cell membrane, typically in a neuron, leading to the generation of an action potential.

Selectively Permeable

Describes biological membranes that allow certain substances to pass through while blocking others, thereby controlling the exchange of materials.