If a Motor Neuron in the Body Were Stimulated by an Electrode

question 51

Multiple Choice

If a motor neuron in the body were stimulated by an electrode placed about midpoint along the length of the axon, _________.

• A) the impulse would move to the axon terminal only, and the muscle contraction would occur
• B) the impulse would spread bidirectionally
• C) muscle contraction would occur
• D) the impulse would move to the axon terminal only

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