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geoffrey

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on: Oct 12, 2013
Functionally, which cellular location is the neuron's "decision-making site" as to whether or not an action potential will be initiated?
A) axonal membranes
B) axon hillocks
C) dendritic membranes
D) mitochondrial membranes
E) presynaptic membranes


j_sun

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Reply #1 on: Oct 15, 2013
I recall doing this last year, it's B, bye bye!


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