After Firing an Action Potential a Neuron

question 242

Multiple Choice

After firing an action potential a neuron

• A) can immediately fire additional action potentials.
• B) cannot immediately fire another action potential.
• C) can continue firing the original action potential for an extended period of time.
• D) cannot fire another action potential until at least five minutes have elapsed.

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Definitions:

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' equity, also known as shareholders' equity, reflects the ownership value remaining in a company after all liabilities are deducted from total assets.

Noncontrolling Interest

The portion of equity interest in a subsidiary not owned by the parent company, reflecting minority shareholders' ownership.

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on assets and earnings than common stock, often receiving dividends before common shareholders.

Noncontrolling Interest

Represents the equity interest in a portion of a subsidiary's net assets that is not attributable directly or indirectly to the parent company.