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What is the main function of action potentials in muscle cells?
What is the main function of action potentials in muscle cells?
- Facilitating the release of insulin
- Generating spike trains
- Initiating the chain of events leading to contraction (correct)
- Regulating cell-to-cell communication
What is another term for action potentials in neurons?
What is another term for action potentials in neurons?
- Intracellular activations
- Neurotransmitter release
- Synaptic signals
- Nerve impulses (correct)
Which types of cells are considered excitable cells?
Which types of cells are considered excitable cells?
- Neurons, muscle cells, and some plant cells (correct)
- Red blood cells and platelets
- Liver cells and kidney cells
- Adipose cells and cartilage cells
What causes adjacent locations to depolarize following an action potential?
What causes adjacent locations to depolarize following an action potential?
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What is the role of action potentials in cell-to-cell communication in neurons?
What is the role of action potentials in cell-to-cell communication in neurons?
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