The Term Abductor Means

question 71

Multiple Choice

The term abductor means:

• A) to lead away from.
• B) to lead toward.
• C) to move backward.
• D) to move forward.

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Definitions:

Highly Aroused

A state of heightened physiological activity, often associated with increased readiness or alertness.

Reticular Formation

A network of nerve pathways in the brainstem involved in consciousness, the sleep-wake cycle, and filtering incoming stimuli to discriminate irrelevant background stimuli.

Blood Flows

The continuous movement of blood through the circulatory system, delivering essential nutrients and oxygen to the body and removing waste products.

fMRI

Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging, a non-invasive neuroimaging technique that measures brain activity by detecting changes associated with blood flow.