A Neuron Is

question 20

Multiple Choice

A neuron is

• A) a group of cells specialized for a particular type of information storage.
• B) one of the fibers connecting the eye to the visual cortex.
• C) an individual cell within the nervous system.
• D) a region within the brain dedicated to a single function.

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Definitions:

Roadside Bomb

An explosive device placed or buried on the side of a road, intended to detonate as a target passes by, often used in guerrilla warfare and terrorist attacks.

Flashback

A psychological phenomenon where an individual vividly relives past experiences, often traumatic, outside of their control.

Loud Noise

A sound that is usually undesirably high in volume, potentially causing disturbance or harm.

Sympathetic Nervous System

A part of the autonomic nervous system that mobilizes the body's fight-or-flight response, regulating heart rate, blood pressure, and respiratory rate among other functions.