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
Organization of the nervous system.
Disorders and Diseases of the Endocrine System
An emission tester that uses nitrogen to pressurize the fuel system.
Movement of Sodium and Potassium Ions During the Action Potential
Action of type I and type II topoisomerases, as shown by gel electrophoresis
Drug Action Through Channels, via Voltage Changes or Chemicals