Author Question: An action potential refers to a. an exchange of positive and negative ions across the axon ... (Read 139 times)

shofmannx20 · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

An action potential refers to

a. an exchange of positive and negative ions across the axon membrane
b. the release of chemicals into the synapse
c. the stimulation of dendrites
d. positive ions flowing out of the neuron

Question 2

Hyperpolarization of the dendritic membrane through the actions of a neurotransmitter is referred to as

a. an inhibitory postsynaptic potential
b. an excitatory postsynaptic potential
c. an action potential
d. the refractory period