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LaDunn

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on: Jun 21, 2018
A neuron's maximum rate of firing is theoretically about _________ action potentials per second.
 
  a. 200
 b. 500
 c. 1,000
 d. 10,000

Question 2

Which of the following is the correct order for events related to electrical signaling in neurons?
 
  a. rise, fall, absolute refractory period, threshold, relative refractory period
  b. rise, fall, threshold, absolute refractory period, relative refractory period
 c. threshold, rise, fall, relative refractory period, absolute refractory period
 d. threshold, rise, fall, absolute refractory period, relative refractory period


essyface1

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Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

d


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