A Muscle That Assists the Muscle That Is Primarily Responsible

question 141

Multiple Choice

A muscle that assists the muscle that is primarily responsible for a given action is a(n)

• A) agonist.
• B) antagonist.
• C) synergist.
• D) originator.
• E) levator.

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Definitions:

Firing Rate

Firing rate refers to the frequency at which a neuron sends electrical impulses, an important factor in the neural encoding of information.

Neuron

A specific type of cell responsible for conducting nerve signals; referred to as a neuron.

Nerve Impulses

Nerve impulses are electrical signals that transmit information between neurons, muscles, and other cells in the body.