Reciprocal Inhibition Means That While One Sensory Nerve Is Stimulated

question 54

True/False

Reciprocal inhibition means that while one sensory nerve is stimulated, another sensory neuron for synergistic muscles in the same area is inhibited and cannot respond.

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Definitions:

Femoral Vein

A major blood vessel in the thigh that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower body back to the heart.

Popliteal Vein

The popliteal vein is a deep vein located behind the knee, which forms from the venous return of the lower leg and drains into the femoral vein.

Venous Drainage

The process by which blood is returned to the heart through veins after oxygen and nutrients have been delivered to tissues.

Superior Vena Cava

The superior vena cava is a large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the upper half of the body to the heart.