Where is the spike-initiation zone in a typical neuron? Choose the correct option
A) The part of the neuron where the axon originates from the soma
B) The axon terminal
C) The cell body
D) The part of the neuron where the dendrites originate from the soma
Ans: A
You might also like to view...
In some cases of B-cell lymphoma, translocation of bcl-2 into the Ig locus results in overexpression of this gene. Knowing what you do about lymphoma and cancer, what do you predict is the function of bcl-2?
A. It lowers the threshold for negative selection. B. It inhibits apoptosis. C. It regulates expression of IL-2. D. It is responsible for TH2 differentiation. E. None of the above
In which situation is a combining vowel never used?
A) between two word roots B) between a word root and the suffix when the suffix begins with a consonant C) between a prefix and word root D) all of the above
Evidence suggests that after a heart attack the risk of ______ rises.
A. obesity B. diabetes C. high blood pressure D. cancer
Choose the correct pronunciation of the medical term immunotherapy.
A. Im-ewe-no-ther-ah-pee B. IMYOU-noh-thair-ah-PEE C. im-YOU-no-ther-apee D. imyou-NO-therah-pee E. IM-you-noh-THAIR-ah-pee