The Mandibular Branch Is the Largest Branch of the ________

question 126

Multiple Choice

The mandibular branch is the largest branch of the ________ nerve.

• A) trigeminal
• B) vagus
• C) trochlear
• D) glossopharyngeal
• E) hypoglossal

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Definitions:

Neuron

A nerve cell that is the basic building block of the nervous system, responsible for transmitting information throughout the body via electrical and chemical signals.

All-or-None

A principle that states a neuron fires with the same potency each time, though action is dependent on whether or not the stimulus meets the threshold.

Action Potential

A temporary reversal of the electrical polarization of the membrane of a neuron or muscle cell, allowing for the transmission of signals.

Neuron

A cell of the nervous system that transmits information through electrical and chemical signals.