After an Action Potential Is Fired,the Neuron Returns to Its

question 36

Multiple Choice

After an action potential is fired,the neuron returns to its resting state with the help of

• A) neurotransmitters.
• B) the synapse.
• C) reuptake.
• D) the sodium potassium pump.

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Definitions:

Central Nervous System

The division of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, which integrates sensory information and directs bodily responses.

Atom

The basic unit of a chemical element, consisting of a nucleus surrounded by electrons.

Neutron

A neutron is a subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom, lacking an electric charge and possessing a mass slightly greater than that of a proton.

Electron

A subatomic particle with a negative electric charge, fundamental to chemical bonding and electricity.