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What is the alpha motor neuron's diameter?
What is the alpha motor neuron's diameter?
What does the all-or-none law state about action potentials?
What does the all-or-none law state about action potentials?
What is a motor unit?
What is a motor unit?
What is the main characteristic of action potentials?
What is the main characteristic of action potentials?
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Where does the alpha motor neuron send projections?
Where does the alpha motor neuron send projections?
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What is the first step in a nerve conduction study?
What is the first step in a nerve conduction study?
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Which nerves are the most easily studied in the upper extremity?
Which nerves are the most easily studied in the upper extremity?
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Where are the recording electrodes placed for sensory nerve studies?
Where are the recording electrodes placed for sensory nerve studies?
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What is the purpose of performing needle electromyography (EMG) examination after nerve conduction studies (NCSs)?
What is the purpose of performing needle electromyography (EMG) examination after nerve conduction studies (NCSs)?
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What type of nerve can be easily stimulated and brought to action potential with a brief electrical pulse applied to the overlying skin?
What type of nerve can be easily stimulated and brought to action potential with a brief electrical pulse applied to the overlying skin?
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