The wave of absolute refractoriness that follows an action potential
A) keeps the action potential from spreading actively back along an axon towards the cell body.
B) increases the firing rate.
C) increases the speed of axonal transmission.
D) produces a second, negative action potential.
E) produces saltatory conduction.
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Q22: The conduction of an action potential along
Q23: The end of the rising phase of
Q24: The brief period of time immediately after
Q25: Active conduction is to passive conduction as
A)
Q26: Another word for "integration" is
A) "firing."
B) "all-or-none."
C)
Q28: During an action potential,the change in membrane
Q29: The fact that the intensity of stimulation
Q30: Action potentials originate at the
A) terminal buttons.
B)
Q31: A neuron normally fires when
A) its sodium-potassium
Q32: How far do most postsynaptic potentials travel
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