1. If a single axon is firing at maximum frequency, how does the nervous system know if the stimulus increases further? 2. At maximal stimulation, much above the threshold, how long will it be until an axon fires the next AP? a.The absolute refractory period b.The relative refractory period c.The absolute and relative refractory periods On what part of the neuron are NT receptors typically located?   If the activated NT receptors cause channels to open or change thus changing the diffusion of ions, what type of potential will this initially produce A. Resting B. Graded, C.Action, D.Homeostatic

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1. If a single axon is firing at maximum frequency, how does the nervous system know if the stimulus increases further?

2. At maximal stimulation, much above the threshold, how long will it be until an axon fires the next AP?

a.The absolute refractory period

b.The relative refractory period

c.The absolute and relative refractory periods

  1. On what part of the neuron are NT receptors typically located?  
  2. If the activated NT receptors cause channels to open or change thus changing the diffusion of ions, what type of potential will this initially produce

A. Resting

B. Graded,

C.Action,

D.Homeostatic

 

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