In Step 4 of a Neural Reflex, A(n)________ Stimulated to Threshold

question 122

Multiple Choice

In step 4 of a neural reflex, a(n) ________ stimulated to threshold conducts action potentials along its axons into the periphery.

• A) sensory neuron
• B) dorsal root ganglia
• C) motor neuron
• D) dorsal horn
• E) interneuron

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Definitions:

Motivated Behavior

Actions that are initiated or influenced by desires and needs, driving individuals towards certain goals.

Stomach Contractions

Involuntary movements of the stomach muscles that mix and propel contents through the digestive system, often associated with hunger.

Ventromedial Hypothalamus

A region of the hypothalamus associated with satiety, feeding behavior, and regulation of metabolism.

Leptin

A hormone produced by fat cells that helps to regulate energy balance by inhibiting hunger, thereby governing fat storage in the body.