Neurons and Action Potentials

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AP Psychology › Neurons and Action Potentials

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What is the role of the myelin sheath?

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Neurons that are responsible for relaying messages from the sensory organs to the central nervous system are ____________.

3

Action potentials are described as being "all or nothing". Why is this?

4

List the correct order of action potential propagation through a neuron.

5

What compound surrounds the axons of white matter neurons?

6

What is a refractory period?

7

Where does neuronal communication take place?

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Which of the following ions are involved with electrical transmission within neurons?

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How do neurons propagate neural impulses?

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How are neurons different from other cells in the body?

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