An Upward Movement Away from the Longitudinal Axis of the Body

question 83

Multiple Choice

An upward movement away from the longitudinal axis of the body in the frontal plane is

• A) abduction.
• B) flexion.
• C) extension.
• D) rotation.
• E) adduction.

---

Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across a chemical synapse, such as between neurons, to influence or regulate bodily functions.

Neuron

A nerve cell that is the basic building block of the nervous system, responsible for transmitting information through electrical and chemical signals.

Action Potential

A rapid change in the electrical potential that travels along the membrane of a neuron or muscle cell in response to stimulation.

Electrical Signal

A form of signal where information is conveyed through the alteration of electrical currents, fundamental in the operation of electronic devices and biological neural networks.