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Dendrites receive connections from (few/many) other neurons?
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Many
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In neurons, what are the cell bodies called and what functions do they possess?
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They are called soma and they have the same function as other cells.
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_____ integrates incoming signals.
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Axon hillock
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_____ is the first part of the axon, also known as initial segment.
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axon hillock
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Where do the action potentials occur?
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trigger zone
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WHat kind of self propagation signal can be fired from an axon?
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All or none
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Where do the graded potentials become evaluated?
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axon hillock
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What is the bases of the trigger zone?
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Large numbers of voltage gated Na+ channels
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What are the two types of channels the voltage-gated Na+ channel possesses?
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Activation
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It is _______ by depolarization of the membrane to a threshold level around -55mV.
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Activated
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