Two Sets of Axons Carry Stimuli near the Axonal Hillock

question 50

Multiple Choice

Two sets of axons carry stimuli near the axonal hillock. One set produces an IPSP and the other set produces an EPSP. If both sets produce action potentials at the same time, what is the likely effect at the axonal hillock?

• A) There will be a hyperpolarization.
• B) There will be a depolarization.
• C) An action potential will be produced.
• D) The potentials created will cancel each other out.

Understand the concept of systematic and unsystematic risk and their significance in portfolio theory.

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Identify sources of systematic risk and their impact on investment decisions.

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