The Normal State of an Axon (When No Impulse Is

question 12

Multiple Choice

The normal state of an axon (when no impulse is present) is called the

• A) action potential.
• B) resting potential.
• C) reticular formation.
• D) neutral state.

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Definitions:

Inverts

Informal term for invertebrates, which are animals that do not have a backbone or spinal column.

Longest Muscle

The Sartorius muscle, extending from the hip to the knee, recognized as the longest muscle in the human body.

Sartorius

The longest muscle in the human body, running from the hip to the knee, and aiding in flexing, abduction, and lateral rotation of the thigh.

Biceps Femoris

A muscle of the thigh located at the back of the leg, part of the hamstrings group, involved in knee flexion and thigh extension.