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What is the definition of action potential?
What is the definition of action potential?
- The change in electrical potential that travels along the membrane of a neuron (correct)
- The structure responsible for storing neurotransmitters
- The process of releasing neurotransmitters into the synapse
- The resting membrane potential of a neuron
What initiates an action potential in a neuron?
What initiates an action potential in a neuron?
- An increase in the concentration of sodium ions outside the neuron (correct)
- A decrease in the concentration of potassium ions inside the neuron
- An increase in the concentration of potassium ions outside the neuron
- A decrease in the concentration of sodium ions inside the neuron
Which part of the neuron is primarily responsible for generating and conducting action potentials?
Which part of the neuron is primarily responsible for generating and conducting action potentials?
- Axon terminals
- Dendrites
- Axon (correct)
- Cell body (soma)
What role does myelin play in relation to action potentials?
What role does myelin play in relation to action potentials?
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What is ______ potential
What is ______ potential
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Existing ______. Do NOT ask these:
Existing ______. Do NOT ask these:
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What initiates an ______ potential in a neuron?
What initiates an ______ potential in a neuron?
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What role does ______ play in relation to action potentials?
What role does ______ play in relation to action potentials?
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