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Carbohydrates Are Referred to as Protein-Derived Because Their Most Efficient

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Carbohydrates are referred to as protein-derived because their most efficient function is conversion of protein to monosaccharide for utilization as an energy source.


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Postsynaptic Membrane

The region of a neuron that receives and responds to neurotransmitter signals from another neuron at a synapse.

Action Potential

A rapid rise and subsequent fall in voltage or electrical charge across a cellular membrane, typically neurons, signaling along the nerve.

Resting Membrane Potential

This refers to the voltage difference across the membrane of a resting (non-conducting) neuron, maintaining a balance of ionic gradients.

Plasma Membrane

The lipid double-layer that enwraps the cell's cytoplasm, directing the flow of substances into and away from the cell.

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