Defenses to a Negligent Act Include

question 376

Multiple Choice

Defenses to a negligent act include:

• A) comparative negligence
• B) existence of proximate cause
• C) existence of a substantial factor
• D) res ipsa loquitur
• E) all of the other choices

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Definitions:

Motor Nerves

Nerves that transmit impulses from the central nervous system to muscles, causing movement.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, which serves as the primary control center for processing and sending out information.

Internal Organs

Organs located inside the body that perform essential functions, such as the heart, liver, and kidneys.

Inhibitory Neurotransmitter

A type of neurotransmitter that decreases the likelihood of the neuron it binds to firing an action potential.