The Threat of Bioterrorism

question 41

Multiple Choice

The threat of bioterrorism

• A)is due largely to the ease of spread and severity of diseases.
• B)is exaggerated in light of the efficiency of our healthcare system.
• C)may include rarely seen infectious agents.
• D)has prompted WHO to prepare a readiness plan.
• E)is due largely to the ease of spread and severity of diseases AND may include rarely seen infectious agents.

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Definitions:

Ocular Dominance Columns

Ocular dominance columns are stripes of neurons in the visual cortex of the brain that respond preferentially to input from one eye or the other, playing a role in the development of depth perception.

Cones

Cone cells are a type of photoreceptor in the retina that are responsible for color vision and are most effective in relatively bright light.

Visible Wavelengths

The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to the human eye, ranging approximately from 380 to 740 nanometers.

Inhibitory Area

A region in the nervous system that decreases the likelihood of a neuron firing, reducing activity in neural circuits.