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the stimulus. 14. When voltage regulated Na gates are open, a) the membrane expe

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Question

the stimulus. 14. When voltage regulated Na gates are open, a) the membrane experiences an absolute refractory period; b) Na ions flow out; c) the Na/K pump temporarily deactivates; d) passive ion channels close; e the membrane experiences a relative refractory period. 15. Which one of the following statements would not normally be true immediately following an action potential? a) voltage regulated Na+ gates are closed; b) the Na /K pump works to restore ion concentrations; c) the membrane potential is slightly more positive than the normal resting potential; d) the concentrations of Na and are slightly altered; e) passive ion channels are open. 16. The site of action potential gene synaptic membrane; b) axon collateral; c) axon hillock; d) synaptic vesicle; e) telodendrium. 17. Propagation velocity would be highest in a nerve fiber with a) large diameter and a myelin sheath; b) small diameter and no myelin sheath; c) large diameter and no myelin sheath; d) small diameter and a myelin sheath; e) no nodes of Ranvier. Direct transmission of electrical impulses occurs at a) junctions; b) chemical synapses; c) synaptic clefts; d) gap junctions; e) voltage regulated gates. 18. neuromuscular

Explanation / Answer

14.(a) The membrane experience an absolute refractory period

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16.(c) Axon hillock

17.(a) large diameter and a myelin sheath

18.(d) gap junctions