Match Each Definition with the Correct Term

question 35

Multiple Choice

Match each definition with the correct term.
-receptors

• A)anything that excites or activates a nerve
• B)bundle of nerve fibers located within the brain or spinal cord
• C)knotlike mass of nerve cell bodies located outside the central nervous system
• D)network of intersecting nerves and blood or lymphatic vessels
• E)sites that receive external stimulation

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Definitions:

Epigenetics

The study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the underlying DNA sequence, often influenced by environmental factors.

Genetic Changes

Alterations in the DNA sequence of an organism, which can affect physical traits, susceptibility to diseases, and behavior.

Risk Factors

Attributes or exposures that increase the likelihood of developing a disease or injury.

Mental Abilities

The capacity to perform cognitive tasks, process information, and understand complex ideas.