An Action Potential Will Occur Only If

question 55

Multiple Choice

An action potential will occur only if

• A) sodium ions are released into the interior of the axon.
• B) the interior of the axon becomes less negative than the resting potential.
• C) the threshold potential is reached.
• D) a stimulus triggers a neuron to fire.
• E) All of the answer choices are correct.

Recognize the challenges and characteristics of nontraditional students in higher education.

Comprehend the influence of emotion and cognitive affective complexity on decision-making processes.

Acknowledge the variation in reasoning about causal events across different cultures.

Understand why nontraditional students often return to college.

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Definitions:

Encoding

The initial process of transforming information into a form that can be stored in memory.

Memory Process

The series of steps that information goes through to be encoded, stored, and retrieved in the brain, forming the basis of memory.

Memory System

The complex process by which information is encoded, stored, and retrieved in the brain, allowing individuals to retain and use past experiences.

Levels Of Processing Model

A theory of memory that suggests the depth of mental processing impacts the longevity and strength of the memory trace.