The Firing Frequency of Human Cortical Neurons Is Within the Range

question 17

Multiple Choice

The firing frequency of human cortical neurons is within the range of:

• A) 300-400 discharges per minute.
• B) 75-100 discharges per minute.
• C) 150-200 discharges per minute.
• D) 3-10 discharges per minute.

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Definitions:

Peroxisomes

Membrane-bound organelles within cells that contain enzymes for breaking down toxic substances and synthesizing certain lipids.

Cell's Life Cycle

The series of phases (growth, DNA replication, division) through which a cell passes from one division to the next.

Carrier-Mediated Processes

Biological transport mechanisms in which specific carrier proteins facilitate the movement of molecules across cell membranes.

Lipid-Soluble Molecules

Molecules that can easily cross cell membranes due to their solubility in lipids, affecting the transport and signaling within cells.