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rmenurse

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on: Jun 20, 2018
Which statement illustrates the all-or-none principle with respect to an action potential?
 
  a) The neuron either fires or does not fire
 b) The entire neuron must activate at one time.
 c) The neuron's sodium gates must all open at once.
 d) The neuron must release all of its neurotransmitters at one time.

Question 2

Based on the research, which of the following is likely to take someone longer to read, comprehend, and remember?
 
  a) A passage that contradicts the reader's belief
 b) A passage that repeats a less familiar word several times
 c) A passage that includes a descriptive title
 d) A passage that develops a consistent theme


blakcmamba

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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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