Multiple Choice
Among invertebrates, increased speed along the axon is brought about by increasing the diameter of the axon. Among vertebrates, this same function (increased speed) is brought about by ____________________.
A) insulating the axons with myelin sheath cells
B) increasing the number of pumps
C) increasing the number of sodium gates
D) making axon terminals larger
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q21: Place the following in order from smallest
Q22: The genus Latrodectus includes several species, including
Q23: If a toxin blocks the receptors for
Q24: A person that suffered a stroke has
Q25: Which of the following is in the
Q27: When an axon is at rest, all
Q28: The genus Latrodectus includes several species, including
Q29: An action potential occurs in the postsynaptic
Q30: You get up in the middle of
Q31: If you closed your eyes, you would