One Big Difference Between Axons and Dendrites Involves the Type

question 299

Multiple Choice

One big difference between axons and dendrites involves the type of electrical activity that occurs in each. Axons generate _____, while dendrites produce ______.

• A)action potentials; graded potentials
• B)depolarized zones; hyperpolarized zones
• C)sodium inflow; potassium outflow
• D)additive signals; all-or-none signals
• E)resting potentials; action potentials

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Definitions:

Sample Mean Difference

The difference between the mean values of two samples, used in statistical testing to compare two groups.

T-Test

A statistical test used to determine if there is a significant difference between the means of two groups.

Independent Populations

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Approximately Normal

Describes a distribution that closely follows a normal distribution, with slight deviations.