The Neurons of the Ventral Posterior Nucleus Project to

question 28

Multiple Choice

The neurons of the ventral posterior nucleus project to

• A) SI, SII, and the posterior parietal cortex.
• B) the thalamus.
• C) the medial lemniscus.
• D) the dorsal column nuclei.
• E) the auditory cortex.

Understand the mechanisms and conditions that trigger an action potential in neurons.

Identify the roles of sodium and potassium ions in the generation and propagation of action potentials.

Describe the resting potential state of a neuron and the importance of ion distribution.

Discuss the impact of external substances on neuron activity, such as the effects of drugs on sodium ion channels.

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