Asked by frida escarcega on May 19, 2024
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A brief electrical charge that travels down the axon of a neuron is called the
A) synapse.
B) agonist.
C) action potential.
D) refractory period.
Action Potential
A brief electrical impulse by which information is transmitted along the axon of a neuron.
Refractory Period
A time directly following stimulation in which a nerve or muscle is incapable of responding to more stimulation.
Synapse
The junction or region between the axon of one neuron and the dendrites or cell body of another, through which nerve impulses pass.
- Gain insight into how neural communication occurs, with an emphasis on the contribution of ions and the theory of action potential.
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Erdem DuranMay 24, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
A brief electrical charge that travels down the axon of a neuron is called the action potential. The synapse is the junction between two neurons where communication occurs. An agonist is a drug that increases the action of a neurotransmitter. The refractory period is the brief period of time after an action potential where the neuron cannot fire again.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into how neural communication occurs, with an emphasis on the contribution of ions and the theory of action potential.