_______ Are Cells of the Nervous System That Do Not

question 12

Multiple Choice

_______ are cells of the nervous system that do not conduct signals.

• A) Hormones
• B) Neurons
• C) Glial cells
• D) Ductless glands
• E) Skeletal muscle cells

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Definitions:

PKU

Phenylketonuria, a genetic disorder resulting in a deficiency in the enzyme responsible for breaking down phenylalanine, leading to harmful levels in the body unless managed by diet.

Monozygotic Twins

Identical twins developed from a single fertilized egg that splits and develops into two embryos with exactly the same genetic material.

Heritable

Characteristics or traits that can be passed from parents to their offspring through genes.

Phenylketonuria

Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a genetic disorder resulting from the body's inability to process part of a protein called phenylalanine, which can lead to intellectual disabilities if untreated.