The Plasma Membrane

question 5

Multiple Choice

The plasma membrane

• A) is a watery gel in which structures are suspended.
• B) contains the powerhouse of the cell.
• C) is the central government of the cell.
• D) regulates the exchange of substances with the environment.
• E) carries the cell's hereditary information.

Identify the origin of action potentials and describe the process of back propagation.

Explain the importance of neural plasticity in learning.

Describe the mechanisms involved in activating sensory neurons.

Understand the historical significance of major discoveries in neuroscience.

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