Generation of an Action Potential at an Axon of a Neuron

question 168

Multiple Choice

Generation of an action potential at an axon of a neuron may be caused by

• A)stimulation of any portion of the dendrites of the neuron.
• B)input from various presynaptic cells.
• C)a change in the number of Schwann cells surrounding the axon.
• D)stimulation of any portion of the dendrites of the neuron and/or input from various presynaptic cells.
• E) All of the answers are correct.

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A temperature scale on which water freezes at 32 degrees and boils at 212 degrees under standard conditions.