As the Number of Components in a System Connected in a Series

question 109

Multiple Choice

As the number of components in a system connected in a series decreases,all other things being equal,the reliability of the system usually:

• A)increases.
• B)stays the same.
• C)decreases.
• D)increases,then decreases.
• E)decreases,then increases.

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Definitions:

Anterior Corticospinal Tracts

Nerve pathways that travel from the brain through the spinal cord, involved in the voluntary movement of muscles.

Lateral Corticospinal Tracts

Nerve pathways that run from the cerebral cortex to the spinal cord, involved in voluntary movement control.

Motor Control

The process by which humans and animals use their brain and nervous system to activate and coordinate the muscles and limbs involved in the performance of a motor skill.

Somatosensory Cortex

The part of the brain that processes sensory information from the body, such as touch, temperature, and pain.