Axons on Neurons in the Brain Are Typically ____

question 95

Multiple Choice

Axons on neurons in the brain are typically ____.

• A) longer than those in the peripheral nervous system
• B) shorter than those in the peripheral nervous system
• C) about the same size as those in the peripheral nervous system
• D) extremely variable in length, with some being very long and others very short

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Definitions:

K

A symbol representing the element potassium, an essential dietary mineral and a highly reactive metal.

[HCO3-]

The chemical formula for bicarbonate, an anion that acts as a buffering agent in the blood to maintain acid-base balance.

pH

A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution, with values ranging from 0 (very acidic) to 14 (very basic), and 7 being neutral.

K

Potassium is represented by the symbol K, and it is the chemical element with atomic number 19, essential for plant growth and animal health.