A ________ Potential Is a Depolarization of a Sensory Dendrite

question 4

Multiple Choice

A ________ potential is a depolarization of a sensory dendrite that can lead to an afferent nerve impulse if strong enough.

• A) resting
• B) refractory
• C) postsynaptic
• D) generator
• E) presynaptic

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Definitions:

Null Hypothesis

A hypothesis in statistical analysis that proposes there is no significant difference or effect, often tested in order to be rejected in favor of an alternative hypothesis.

Research Hypothesis

A statement predicting the nature of the relationship between two or more variables of interest in a study.

Null Hypothesis

A statement or assumption that indicates no statistical significance exists in a set of given observations, serving as the default position that there is no effect or difference.

Alternative Postulates

Hypotheses or statements made as alternatives to the main hypothesis, often used in contrasting experimental conditions.