The Tonsils Located near the Base of the Tongue Are

question 57

Multiple Choice

The tonsils located near the base of the tongue are called the _____ tonsils.

• A) palatine
• B) pharyngeal
• C) lingual
• D) laryngeal

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Definitions:

Chemical Messengers

substances, such as hormones or neurotransmitters, that are released by cells to communicate with other cells, affecting various bodily functions.

Adaptability

The ability of an organism to adjust to changes in its environment or to new situations.

Resting Potential

The electrical charge of a neuron when it is not active, providing the cell with a ready state from which it can activate.

Reuptake

A process by which neurotransmitters are absorbed back into the nerve cell after being released into the synaptic cleft.