Action Potentials Travel in Only One Direction Along a Nerve

question 103

True/False

Action potentials travel in only one direction along a nerve fiber.

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Definitions:

Stress

A physical, mental, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension, potentially leading to physical illnesses or psychological issues.

Shock Phase

The second stage of the general adaptation syndrome described by Selye.

Alarm Reaction

The initial stage in the stress response in which the body reacts to a stressor with a fight-or-flight response.

Mildly Anxious

Experiencing a low level of anxiety, characterized by slight nervousness or apprehension about a specific situation or task.