If You Wanted to Block Transmission of Nerve Impulses Between

question 70

Multiple Choice

If you wanted to block transmission of nerve impulses between successive neurons,you would design a drug to impair

• A) axons.
• B) dendrites.
• C) synapses.
• D) trigger zones.
• E) nodes of Ranvier.

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Definitions:

Open Market Sale

The sale of government bonds by the central bank to reduce the money supply in the economy.

Money Supply

The complete sum of available financial resources in an economy, including cash, coins, and the funds available in checking and savings accounts, at a particular instant.

Inflationary Tendencies

The general tendencies or trends towards increasing prices and diminishing purchasing power over time within an economy.

Federal Reserve

The central banking system of the United States, responsible for monetary policy, regulation of financial institutions, and ensuring stability of the financial system.