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DyllonKazuo

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Which of the following is true of the action potential?
 
  a. More sodium channels are opened at a lower voltage level than are the potassium channels.
  b. The action potential requires 10 msec for completion.
  c. The action potential requires the activity of the sodium-potassium transporters during the rising phase.
  d. More potassium channels are opened at a lower voltage than are sodium channels.
  e. The overshoot is due to a prolonged change in sodium conductance.

Question 2

Which of the following sets of terms do NOT belong together?
 
  a. saltatory conduction; faster conduction speeds in smaller neurons
  b. open sodium channels; membrane depolarization
  c. saltatory conduction; slower conduction speeds in smaller neurons
  d. open potassium channels; membrane repolarization
  e. sodium-potassium pump; restoration of the normal concentrations of these ions


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sarah_brady415

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

Answer: a. More sodium channels are opened at a lower voltage level than are the potassium channels.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c. saltatory conduction; slower conduction speeds in smaller neurons


DyllonKazuo

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Excellent

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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