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What part of the neuron receives information and always travels towards the cell boby?
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Dendrites.
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What carries the impulse to other neurons or to effectors?
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Axon.
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What is the protective membrane that helps in re-generation of a neuron?
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Neurilemma.
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What should all pathways include?
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Reception
Transmittion Processing |
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What is the All or None Theory?
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The neuron either responds fully or not at all.
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What is the Threshold Stimuli?
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The minium level of stimulus required to start an action potential.
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What is the resting state?
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Its set up by a Na and K pump. CAuse high concentration of Na outside and K inside.
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What is happening when the neuron is stimulated enough to cause NA gates to open?
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Depolarization.
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What does CNS stand for?
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Cental Nervous System.
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What is summation?
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The sum effects of all neurrotransmitters acting on a neuron.
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