The Resting Potential of an Axon Results from the Fact

question 539

Multiple Choice

The resting potential of an axon results from the fact that the axon's surface is

• A) encased by a myelin sheath.
• B) selectively permeable.
• C) sensitive to neurotransmitter molecules.
• D) part of a larger neural network.

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Definitions:

Color Vision

the ability of the human visual system to differentiate and perceive colors, which is produced by the interaction of light with the cone cells in the retina.

Pinna

The visible part of the ear.

Outermost Part

The most external or superficial layer of an object or body.

Sound Waves

Sounds that move through the air or a different substance and become audible upon arriving at the ear of a human or an animal.