A Neuron Is Less Likely to Fire When It Is

question 144

Multiple Choice

A neuron is less likely to fire when it is

• A) hyperpolarized.
• B) polarized.
• C) depolarized.
• D) hypopolarized.

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Definitions:

Neuron's Cell Body

The part of a neuron that contains the nucleus and is responsible for the cell's metabolic activities.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers in the body that transmit signals from one neuron to another across synapses.

Differentiation

refers to the process of distinguishing or becoming distinct, often used in biology to describe cells becoming specialized, and in education to describe tailoring instruction to meet individual learner needs.

Neuron

A neuron is a specialized cell in the nervous system that transmits information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells, fundamental to nervous system functions.