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washai

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The central nervous system consists of the ________ and the ________.
 
  Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

Question 2

An IPSP will be produced when a ligand
 
  a. closes a sodium channel.
  b. opens a sodium channel.
  c. opens a potassium channel.
  d. closes a calcium channel.
  e. opens a calcium channel.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: brain; spinal cord

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c. opens a potassium channel.





 

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