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Which of the following accurately describes the resting membrane potential of neurons?
Which of the following accurately describes the resting membrane potential of neurons?
- It is modulated by the sodium channels
- It is established and maintained by the Na+/K+-ATPase pump (correct)
- It is transmitted to target cells through synapses
- It is generated by action potentials in myelinated axons
How do neurons transmit signals to target cells?
How do neurons transmit signals to target cells?
- By generating and conducting action potentials in unmyelinated axons
- Through synapses (correct)
- Through action potentials in myelinated axons
- By modulating action potentials in dendrites
What is the role of the sodium-potassium pump in neuronal communication?
What is the role of the sodium-potassium pump in neuronal communication?
- To establish and maintain the resting membrane potential (correct)
- To transmit signals to target cells
- To generate and conduct action potentials
- To modulate action potentials
Which component of the neuron is responsible for generating and conducting action potentials?
Which component of the neuron is responsible for generating and conducting action potentials?
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How can action potentials be modulated?
How can action potentials be modulated?
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