Once Considered Relatively Unusual, Military Rule Became Much More Common

question 29

Multiple Choice

Once considered relatively unusual, military rule became much more common over the past 50 years, particularly in:

• A)Latin America and Eastern Europe.
• B)Africa and Latin America.
• C)Eastern Europe and Africa.
• D)East Asia and Latin America.
• E)Africa and East Asia.

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Definitions:

Sensory Receptor

A specialized cell or group of nerve endings that responds to sensory stimuli such as light, sound, or touch.

Muscle Spindle

Muscle spindles are sensory receptors within the belly of a muscle that primarily detect changes in the length of the muscle, thereby helping to regulate muscle contraction.

Action Potentials

Rapid rises and falls in the membrane potential of a cell, fundamental in the conduction of electrical impulses along nerves and muscle fibers.

Sensory Neurons

Neurons that transmit signals from sensory receptors towards the central nervous system, carrying information about external or internal conditions.