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The fact that the intensity of stimulation is related to the rate of neural firing is attributable to the
 
  A) absolute refractory period.
  B) relative refractory period.
  C) voltage gating in the buttons of the neuron.
  D) sodium-potassium pump.
  E) ligand gating in the buttons of the neuron.

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The conduction of an action potential along any axon is mediated by the action of
 
  A) nodes of Ranvier.
  B) voltage-activated ion channels.
  C) ligand-activated ion channels.
  D) myelin.
  E) EPSPs.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

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Answer: B




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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
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