A Neuron Receives a Series of Stimuli That Increases the Membrane

question 56

Multiple Choice

A neuron receives a series of stimuli that increases the membrane permeability of Na⁺, but not enough to cause membrane potential to surpass -55mV. This neuron is said to be

• A)graded.
• B)amplified.
• C)facilitated.
• D)refractory.

Understand the concept and calculation of sample variance.

Explain the importance of the t-distribution in statistical analyses.

Compare and contrast different sampling techniques.

Understand the concept of confidence intervals and their application in estimating population parameters from sample data.

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