Questions and Answers
Where does the action potential in the nerve cell originate?
The region of the branching of the axon
In which part of the neuron does the action potential primarily occur?
Axon hillock
What happens if the membrane potential of the axon hillock is shifted to a critical level of depolarization?
Threshold potential
How are neurons functionally divided?
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Which system provides reception, processing, and storage of information about the external and internal environment of the body?
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