A Motor Neuron and All of the Skeletal Muscle Fibers

question 16

Multiple Choice

A motor neuron and all of the skeletal muscle fibers it stimulates are termed a ________.

• A) myofilament
• B) synaptic cleft
• C) motor unit
• D) neuromuscular junction
• E) neurotransmitter

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Definitions:

Ventromedial Nucleus

A nucleus within the hypothalamus of the brain that regulates metabolism, including hunger and satiety signals.

Lateral Hypothalamus

An area at the side of the hypothalamus that appears to function as a start-eating center.

Social Approval

The act of seeking or gaining acceptance, validation, or positive recognition from others within a social context.

Hypothalamus

A small but crucial part of the brain involved in many functions, including hormone release, regulation of body temperature, and hunger control.