In the Process of Beginning an Action Potential, the Threshold

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Essay

In the process of beginning an action potential, the threshold refers to Answer neuron extensions that conduct messages toward the cell body.
a minimum intensity of excitatory minus inhibitory stimulation.
neuron extensions that send messages to other neurons.
the junction between a sending and receiving neuron.

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Definitions:

Anabolism

All of the synthesis reactions that occur within the body; requires energy.

Protein Production

The biological process by which cells create proteins, which involves transcription of DNA to RNA and translation of RNA into polypeptide chains.

Energy Currency

ATP, or adenosine triphosphate, often referred to as the energy currency of the cell, is a molecule that transports chemical energy within cells for metabolism.

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, a high-energy molecule that stores and transports energy within cells for metabolism.