Simple Sugars Are Called_______ , a Term That Derives from the Latin

question 88

Multiple Choice

Simple sugars are called_______ , a term that derives from the Latin word for sugar, saccharum.

• A) monosaccharides
• B) disaccharides
• C) polysaccharides
• D) saccharides
• E) all of these

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals released by neurons that transmit signals across a synapse to other neurons or to muscles or glands, influencing mental processing and behavior.

Sensory Systems

The parts of the nervous system responsible for processing sensory information from the environment, including sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch.

Sodium Ions

Positively charged particles of sodium, crucial for various bodily functions, including nerve impulse transmission and muscle contraction.

Sodium Ions

Charged particles of sodium, essential for various physiological processes in the body, including nerve impulse transmission and muscle contraction.