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Which type of cells are responsible for supporting and maintaining neural structure?
Which type of cells are responsible for supporting and maintaining neural structure?
What is the main way that neurons communicate with each other?
What is the main way that neurons communicate with each other?
Which type of potential is a small positive change in potential?
Which type of potential is a small positive change in potential?
What is the function of myelin in neurons?
What is the function of myelin in neurons?
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What occurs when the action potential reaches the presynaptic boton?
What occurs when the action potential reaches the presynaptic boton?
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Which type of summation involves multiple inputs from several neurons?
Which type of summation involves multiple inputs from several neurons?
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What occurs when a sufficient IPSP is present?
What occurs when a sufficient IPSP is present?
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What happens to unbound neurotransmitters in the synapse?
What happens to unbound neurotransmitters in the synapse?
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Which of the following statements accurately describes the resting membrane potential?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the resting membrane potential?
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Which of the following accurately describes the action potential?
Which of the following accurately describes the action potential?
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What is the function of the myelin sheath?
What is the function of the myelin sheath?
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What are the nodes of Ranvier?
What are the nodes of Ranvier?
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What is the role of refractory periods in neuronal firing?
What is the role of refractory periods in neuronal firing?
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What causes multiple sclerosis?
What causes multiple sclerosis?
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What is saltatory conduction?
What is saltatory conduction?
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