Activation of a motor neuron during the processing of a reflex action

A) sends a response to peripheral structures by way of the dorsal root of a spinal nerve.
B) typically enhances the original stimulus that triggered the reflex.
C) carries the nerve impulse to the peripheral effector organs.
D) occurs instantaneously, with the start of the stimulation.
E) None of the answers are correct.


C) carries the nerve impulse to the peripheral effector organs.

Anatomy & Physiology

You might also like to view...

Movement of Na+ through its channels is primarily responsible for the __________ of an action potential

A) Depolarization phase B) Repolarization phase C) Hyperpolarization phase D) After-hyperpolarization phase Fill in the blank with the correct answer.

Anatomy & Physiology

In the following lateral radiograph of the thoracic part of the vertebral column, the arrow points to the:

A) head of a rib. B) pedicle of vertebra. C) superior articular facet. D) lamina of vertebrae. E) spinal nerve.

Anatomy & Physiology

The type of joints that allow slight movement are ________________________________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Anatomy & Physiology

Ringworm is an external parasite

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Anatomy & Physiology