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APUS57

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on: Jun 22, 2018
The spontaneous firing rate of a neuron refers to ____.
 
  a. its resting potential
 b. its rate of energy consumption
 c. its rate of producing action potentials even when it is not stimulated
  d. the velocity of its action potentials under normal conditions

Question 2

On average, people with bulimia show a variety of biochemical abnormalities, including increased production of ____.
 
  a. insulin
 b. ghrelin
 c. dopamine
 d. orlistat


mistyjohnson

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

c

Answer to Question 2

b


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