Which Portion of a Neuron Originates Action Potentials (Nerve Impulses)

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which portion of a neuron originates action potentials (nerve impulses) , to send to other neurons, glands, or muscle cells?

• A)Nucleolus
• B)Dendrite
• C)Neurilemma
• D)Axon hillock
• E)Nissl bodies (chromatophilic substance)

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Definitions:

Total Cost

The sum of all expenses, variable and fixed, incurred in producing goods or services.

Average Fixed Cost

The total fixed costs of production divided by the quantity of output produced, typically decreasing as production scale increases.

Average Variable Cost

The total variable costs (costs that change with output level) divided by the quantity of output produced.

AVC

Average Variable Cost; the cost of variable inputs divided by the quantity of output produced.