An Omission, or Failure to Act, Can Also Serve as the Basis

question 29

True/False

An omission, or failure to act, can also serve as the basis for criminal liability, although this is rare.

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Definitions:

Muscle Tension

The force generated by a muscle or group of muscles during contraction, resisting stretching or loading.

Contraction

Contraction refers to the process of muscle fibers shortening in length to produce movement, a response critical for various bodily functions including locomotion and organ operation.

Aerobic Respiration

A metabolic process in cells involving oxygen to convert glucose into energy, producing carbon dioxide and water as byproducts.

ATP

Adenosine Triphosphate, a molecule that carries energy within cells, enabling metabolic processes.