The Portion of the Lower Limb Between the Knee and the Ankle

question 44

Short Answer

The portion of the lower limb between the knee and the ankle is known as the _________ region,or leg.

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Definitions:

Action Potential

The release of the neural impulse, consisting of a reversal of the electrical charge within the axon.

Resting Potential

The state of the neuron when not firing a neural impulse.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances that transmit nerve impulses across a synapse from one neuron to another.

Synaptic Vesicles

Membrane-bound sacs within the neuron that store neurotransmitters, which are chemicals involved in transmitting messages across the synaptic gap.