The predominant action of a neuron in the central nervous system is to
a. stimulate (excite) other neurons
b. inhibit the firing of other neurons
c. either increase or decrease the excitability of other neurons and thus alter their tendency to fire
d. alter metabolic activities which take place in the nucleus of other neurons
Question 2
The processes influencing the shift in threshold potential which initiates an action potential most commonly involve (1) ; the processes leading to the propagation of an action potential along an axon involve (2)
a. (1) voltage gated ion channels; (2) chemically gated ion channels
b. (1) chemically gated ion channels; (2) voltage gated ion channels
c. (1) chemically gated ion channels; (2) chemically gated ion channels
d. (1) voltage gated ion channels; (2) voltage gated ion channels
(a) Chimpanzees and (b) bonobos likely diverged from a common ancestor due to allopatric speciation
Procedures and Diagnostic Tests Related to the Female Reproductive System
Mechanisms of Action of Drugs Used to Treat Female Infertility
The anterolateral system. The pathways from only one side of the body are shown.
The gastrointestinal system.
The respiratory system.