A Zero Value for the Derivative of a Nonlinear Function

question 29

True/False

A zero value for the derivative of a nonlinear function always indicates the location of a maximum or minimum.

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Definitions:

Reflex Arc

The neural pathway that controls a reflex action, typically comprising a sensory receptor, a neural pathway, and an effector.

Motor Neuron

A type of nerve cell that transmits signals from the brain and spinal cord to muscles, causing them to contract.

Sensory Receptor

A specialized cell or group of nerve endings that responds to sensory stimuli such as light, sound, or touch.

Muscle Spindle

Muscle spindles are sensory receptors within the belly of a muscle that primarily detect changes in the length of the muscle, thereby helping to regulate muscle contraction.