Match Each Statement with the Correct Item Below

question 19

Multiple Choice

Match each statement with the correct item below:
-extensor pollicis longus

• A)pronates the forearm
• B)flexes the second phalanx of the thumb
• C)extends the terminal phalanx
• D)supinates the forearm
• E)flexes the thumb

Understand the mechanisms of action potential and resting potential in neurons.

Explain the role of neuroglia and their types in the nervous system.

Identify the major nerves and tracts of the nervous system and their functions.

Understand the role of the nervous system in maintaining homeostasis and response to stimuli.

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Definitions:

Adrenal Glands

Glands located above the kidneys that produce hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, involved in stress responses and metabolism.

Sex Hormones

Chemical substances produced by the body that regulate sexual functions and characteristics, including estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone.

Stress Reactions

Physiological and psychological responses to perceived threats or challenges.

Genetic Counselor

A health professional with specialized training in genetics and counseling who provides information and support to families who have members with genetic disorders or who may be at risk for a variety of inherited conditions.