The Sciatic Nerve Is Composed of the

question 105

Multiple Choice

The sciatic nerve is composed of the

• A) femoral nerve and the tibial nerve.
• B) tibial nerve and the common fibular nerve.
• C) femoral nerve and the obturator nerve.
• D) common fibular nerve and the pudendal nerve.
• E) superior gluteal and inferior gluteal.

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Definitions:

Motor Neurons

Motor neurons are nerve cells responsible for conveying signals from the brain and spinal cord to muscles, initiating movement.

Adrenal Glands

A pair of endocrine glands that sit just above the kidneys and secrete hormones (epinephrine and norepinephrine) that help arouse the body in times of stress.

ACh Antagonist

An ACh antagonist is a type of drug that blocks the action of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter, at its receptor sites, affecting the nervous system's functions.

ACh Agonist

A substance that mimics the action of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter, thereby stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system.