The Presence of Any Bacteria in the Large Intestine Indicates

question 57

True/False

The presence of any bacteria in the large intestine indicates a potentially serious systemic allergic reaction that can be fatal if left untreated.

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Definitions:

Myelin Sheath

A fatty layer that encases the axons of some neurons, enhancing the speed at which nerve impulses travel.

Neuron Fires

The process in which a neuron transmits an electrical impulse along its axon, resulting in the release of neurotransmitters into the synapse, to communicate with other neurons or muscles.

Cell Body

The spherical part of a neuron that contains the nucleus and connects to the dendrites and the axon, serving as the neuron's metabolic center.

Axon

The long, slender projection of a nerve cell that conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.