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Myelinated axons consume less energy than unmyelinated axons because:
 
  A) Action potentials occur faster
  B) The sodium potassium pumps have less work to do
  C) Graded potentials do not consume energy
  D) The sodium potassium pumps are more efficient on these neurons

Question 2

A movement of the resting membrane potential from -70 mV to -90 mV would be termed a(n):
 
  A) Hyperpolarization
  B) Hypopolarization
  C) Action potential
  D) Threshold depolarization



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A





 

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