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kodithompson

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What would be the effect of opening potassium channels in the axon membrane?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Explain how the area postrema may play a role in minimizing poison toxicity.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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

Answer: Potassium ions would leave the cell, making the interior even more negative. This in turn would limit the excitability of the nerve cell.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Because the blood-brain barrier is weak near this structure, toxins in blood can stimulate this brain region to cause emesis, which would void the stomach and in turn may reduce the total amount of toxicity to the organism.


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