The Prefix Thio- Denotes ________

question 48

Multiple Choice

The prefix thio- denotes ________.

• A)replacement of an oxygen atom by a sulfur atom
• B)a sulfur-sulfur double bond
• C)sulfur in a negative oxidation state
• D)a sulfur-oxygen double bond
• E)an allotropic form of sulfur

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Definitions:

Myelin

A fatty substance that encases and insulates nerve fibers, speeding up electrical impulses between neurons and crucial for proper nervous system functions.

Demyelinating Process

A pathological condition in which the myelin sheath of nerve fibers is damaged, disrupting neural conductivity.

Neurons

Nerve cells that are the basic building blocks of the nervous system, responsible for receiving, processing, and transmitting information through electrical and chemical signals.

Reflexes

Automatic, involuntary responses to stimuli, such as the knee-jerk reaction, that are mediated by the nervous system.