What Is Meant by the Term "Capacitance," and What Biologic

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Multiple Choice

What is meant by the term "capacitance," and what biologic tissue has this quality?

• A)The ability to conduct charge in an electric field; nerve
• B)The ability to store charge in an electric field and oppose change in current flow; muscle membranes
• C)The ability to resist the flow of current in an electric field; adipose tissue
• D)None of the above

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Definitions:

Brain Stem

The central trunk of the mammalian brain, responsible for regulating basic life functions like heartbeat and breathing.

All-or-none Principle

A principle that states that neurons fire at their maximum intensity or not at all, depending on whether the stimulus reaches a certain threshold.

Gamma-aminobutyric Acid

An inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system that plays a key role in regulating neuronal excitability.

Anxious

Experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.