What Is the Term for a Transmitted Action Potential

question 18

Multiple Choice

What is the term for a transmitted action potential?

• A) conduction
• B) nerve impulse
• C) stimulus
• D) action potential

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Definitions:

Walter Cannon

A physiologist known for his work on the fight or flight response and coining the term homeostasis to describe the body's automatic efforts to maintain a constant internal environment.

Pituitary Gland

A pea-sized gland situated at the base of the brain, known as the "master gland" because it controls several other hormone glands.

Adrenal Cortex

The outer portion of the adrenal glands that produces steroid hormones like cortisol, which are critical for stress response, metabolism, and immune function.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by glands in the body, transported in the bloodstream, affecting physiological activities.