Stepping on a Nail Is Likely to Result in A(n)

question 105

Multiple Choice

Stepping on a nail is likely to result in a(n)

• A) flexion response.
• B) orienting response.
• C) sign stimulus.
• D) fixed action pattern.

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Definitions:

Sodium Ions

Positively charged atoms of sodium that play critical roles in physiological processes, including nerve impulse conduction and muscle contraction.

Potassium Ions

Positively charged ions (K+) vital for various physiological processes, including nerve signal transmission and muscle contraction.

Neuromodulators

Substances released by neurons in the nervous system that influence the strength or weakness of the signal being transmitted, altering the activity of other neurons or muscles.

Synaptic Transmission

The process by which nerve impulses are transmitted across a synapse from one neuron to another.