A) travels along all axons at the same speed. B) is slowed down in myelinated nerve cells. C) is blocked at the nodes of Ranvier. D) causes a brief depolarization of the membrane potential. E) triggers a simultaneous change in potential along the entire axon. A) travels along all axons at the same speed. B) is slowed down in myelinated nerve cells. C) is blocked at the nodes of Ranvier. D) causes a brief depolarization of the membrane potential. E) triggers a simultaneous change in potential along the entire axon.

A) fixes a break in a cell membrane. B) records electrical activity inside a cell. C) records ion movements through a single channel. D) records ion movements through the entire neuron. E) records an action potential through a single channel. A) fixes a break in a cell membrane. B) records electrical activity inside a cell. C) records ion movements through a single channel. D) records ion movements through the entire neuron. E) records an action potential through a single channel.

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When an action potential arrives at an axon terminal, it causes the opening of _______ channels, which triggers fusion of neurotransmitter vesicles with the cell membrane.

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Which of the following structures is not a part of most neurons?

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Saltatory conduction results when

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The action potential

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Exam 45: Neurons and Nervous Systems

When an action potential arrives at an axon terminal, it causes the opening of _______ channels, which triggers fusion of neurotransmitter vesicles with the cell membrane.

Which of the following structures is not a part of most neurons?

Saltatory conduction results when

The action potential

Patch clamping

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