The Legal Definition of Whether an Individual Has the Capacity

question 1

Multiple Choice

The legal definition of whether an individual has the capacity to perform necessary personal or legal functions is known as:

• A) competence.
• B) insanity.
• C) voir dire.
• D) mental stability.

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Definitions:

Glial Cells

Non-neuronal cells in the central and peripheral nervous system that do not produce electrical impulses but are essential for the support, protection, and nutrition of neurons.

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another in the brain and nervous system.

Sodium Ions

Positively charged particles of sodium, essential for conducting nerve impulses and muscle contraction in the body.

Cell Body

The spherical part of a neuron that contains the nucleus and connects to the dendrites, which bring information to the neuron, and the axon, which sends information to other neurons.