Jails Are Administered Locally By

question 148

Multiple Choice

Jails are administered locally by:

• A) private citizens who volunteer.
• B) appointed civil servants.
• C) elected officials.
• D) off-duty police officers.
• E) any of the above, depending on the community.

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Definitions:

Presynaptic Membrane

The membrane of a nerve cell terminal that is proximal to the synaptic cleft and releases neurotransmitters in response to an action potential.

Action Potential

A rapid, temporary change in the electrical charge across a cell membrane, allowing nerve cells to transmit signals.

Gated Channels

Protein channels in cell membranes that open or close in response to specific stimuli, regulating the flow of ions or molecules.

Depolarization

The process in which the electrical charge of a cell membrane becomes less negative, leading to the activation of electrical activities like nerve impulses.