Respiratory Syncytial Virus and Rotavirus Are Major Causes of Global

question 73

True/False

Respiratory syncytial virus and Rotavirus are major causes of global outbreaks in infants 6 months of age, or younger.

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Definitions:

Odorant Molecules

Chemical particles capable of being detected by the sensory neurons in the nose, leading to the perception of smell.

Mucous

A slippery secretion produced by, and covering, mucous membranes, typically serving to protect and lubricate surfaces.

Thalamus

A structure in the brain that acts as a principal hub for processing and relaying sensory information to the appropriate areas of the cortex.

Volley Principle

A theory in neuroscience that describes how groups of neurons can generate a higher frequency of nerve impulses than any one neuron could produce on its own, often applied to explain aspects of auditory processing.