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During which period can another action potential not be generated?
During which period can another action potential not be generated?
- Activation gate
- Astrocyte
- Absolute refractory period (correct)
- Action potential
Which cell type provides support for neurons and maintains the blood-brain barrier?
Which cell type provides support for neurons and maintains the blood-brain barrier?
- Activation gate
- Action potential
- Astrocyte (correct)
- Absolute refractory period
What is the function of the autonomic nervous system (ANS)?
What is the function of the autonomic nervous system (ANS)?
- To open the activation gate
- To coordinate control of cardiac and smooth muscle (correct)
- To generate action potentials
- To provide support for neurons
What is an action potential?
What is an action potential?
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What opens when the membrane voltage reaches threshold in a voltage-gated Na+ channel?
What opens when the membrane voltage reaches threshold in a voltage-gated Na+ channel?
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