Question 1
A neuron just sent a neural impulse. It will be one to two milliseconds before another neural impulse can be generated. What do we call this brief time increment, when another neural impulse cannot occur?
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resting potential◦
absolute refractory period◦
postsynaptic discharge◦
all-or-none periodQuestion 2
A victim who is shot in the head died instantly because the bullet entered a portion of the hindbrain that regulates breathing. Which portion would that be?
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cerebellum◦
pons◦
medulla◦
thalamus