Human Biology
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Author: Sylvia Mader, Michael Windelspecht
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 14, Problem 5A
Repolarization of an axon during an action potential is produced by
- inward diffusion of Na+.
- outward diffusion of K+
- inward active transport of Na+.
- active extrusion of K+.
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Repolarization of an axon during an action potential is produced by a. inward diffusion of Na+. b. active extrusion of K+. c. outward diffusion of K+. d. inward active transport of Na+.
The absolute refractory period of an action potentialA. only ensures one-way travel down an axon.B. only allows a neuron to ignore a second signal sent that closely follows the first.C. only prevents summation of action potentials within the axonD. ensures one-way travel down an axon and allows a neuron to ignore a second signal sent that closely follows the firstE. ensures one-way travel down an axon, allows a neuron to ignore a second signal sent that closely follows the first, and prevents summation of action potentials within the axon
The threshold of excitation is the voltage level at which ________
an excitatory postsynaptic potential can be measured
an action potential is triggered
a decrease in the rate of action potentials occurs
potassium channels close
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