The Hepatic and Splenic Flexures Are Located Proximally and Distally

question 73

Multiple Choice

The hepatic and splenic flexures are located proximally and distally in which part of the large intestine?

• A) ascending
• B) descending
• C) sigmoid
• D) transverse

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Definitions:

Above-Threshold

Pertaining to a stimulus strength that is sufficient enough to be detected or to produce a response.

Depolarizing Current

An electrical current that reduces the membrane potential of a neuron, making it more likely to fire an action potential.

Action Potential

is a rapid change in the electrical potential of the membrane of a nerve or muscle cell, allowing for the transmission of signals.

Synaptic Vesicles

Small sacs in a synapse that release neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft to transmit signals between neurons.