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colton

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The function of a myelin sheath is to ____.
 
  a. prevent action potentials from traveling in the wrong direction
  b. increase the velocity of transmission along an axon
 c. increase the magnitude of an action potential
 d. provide a store of nutrients for the neuron

Question 2

Like vasopressin, ____ constricts the blood vessels, compensating for the drop in blood pressure.
 
  a. angiotensin I
 b. angiotensin II
 c. renin
 d. sodium


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

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