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Which part of a neuron is responsible for receiving information?
In a neuron, what is the function of the Axon?
Which type of neuron has one axon and many dendrites emerging from the soma?
What is the role of sensory neurons in the nervous system?
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Which component of a neuron carries information to the terminal buttons?
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What is the main process involved in brain development regarding connections between neurons?
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What is the main function of sodium-potassium pumps on the cell membrane?
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During resting potential, what ions are more concentrated inside the cell?
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What is the significance of stimulation arriving at the dendrites of a neuron?
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Which type of transporter actively transports molecules across a membrane?
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What is the ratio of Na+ ions pumped out of the cell to K+ ions pumped into the cell by sodium-potassium pumps?
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Which event occurs when many different neurons stimulate the dendrites of a neuron?
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What is the role of Nodes of Ranvier in the transmission of the action potential?
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What initiates the opening of sodium ion channels in a neuron?
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At what membrane potential does the sodium ions rush into the cell during an action potential?
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What is the immediate consequence of potassium ions exiting the cell during an action potential?
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What is the function of sodium-potassium pumps after an action potential is generated?
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Which drug may interfere with the function of sodium channels and affect action potentials in neurons?
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