Match the Meanings with Their Correct Terms

question 119

Multiple Choice

Match the meanings with their correct terms.

-Fibula

• A)collarbone
• B)larger of the two lower leg bones
• C)upper part of the hip bone
• D)forearm bone (little finger side)
• E)condition of anterior curvature of the spine
• F)the elbow
• G)sac of fluid near joints
• H)the shaft of a long bone
• I)a foot bone
• J)smaller of the two leg bones

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Definitions:

Axon

A long, slender projection of a neuron that conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.

Sodium Ions

Electrically charged particles of sodium that play crucial roles in physiological processes, including nerve impulse transmission and muscle contraction.

Potassium Ions

Charged particles of potassium that are crucial for various bodily functions, including nerve impulse transmission and muscle contraction.

Resting Potential

The electrical charge of a neuron when it is not active, creating a stable environment that prepares the neuron for activation.