Action Potentials Are Generated by the Opening of ________ Gated

question 125

Multiple Choice

Action potentials are generated by the opening of ________ gated channels and they occur on the ________.

• A) voltage-, axon
• B) voltage-, dendrite
• C) chemically, axon
• D) chemically, dendrite

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral psychology principle where the removal of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus strengthens a desired behavior.

Pleasant Event

An enjoyable or satisfying occurrence that can have a positive effect on one’s emotional or mental state.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process in which a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a meaningful stimulus and acquires the capacity to elicit a similar response.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that pairs a neutral stimulus with a stimulus that naturally produces a response until the neutral stimulus alone produces the same response.