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What is the definition of action potential?
The change in electrical potential that travels along the membrane of a neuron
What initiates an action potential in a neuron?
An increase in the concentration of sodium ions outside the neuron
Which part of the neuron is primarily responsible for generating and conducting action potentials?
Axon
What role does myelin play in relation to action potentials?
It accelerates the conduction of action potentials
What is ______ potential
action
Existing ______. Do NOT ask these:
questions
What initiates an ______ potential in a neuron?
action
What role does ______ play in relation to action potentials?
myelin
This quiz explores the definition of action potential and its initiation in a neuron. It also delves into the primary part of the neuron responsible for generating and conducting action potentials, as well as the role of myelin in relation to action potentials.
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