An action potential originated at the ________ and travels along the axon until it reaches the
_________. - correct answers Axon hillock: axon terminal
What type of ion channels in the membrane of neurons allow ions to move across the membrane at
rest, and thereby contribute to resting membrane potential? - correct answers Leak channels
In a neuron, where is the greatest concentration of voltage-gated sodium and voltage-gaged potassium
channels? - correct answers Axon hillock
In a neuron, where are voltage-gated calcium channels located? - correct answers Axon terminal
What type of cell enhances the velocity of electrical transmission of an action potential along an axon in
the central nervous system? - correct answers oligodendrocyte
Which of the following statement is true when a neuron is at rest? - correct answers-there is a stronger
electrochemical force acting on sodium ions than on potassium ions
-permeability to potassium is greater than permeability to sodium
-potassium is nearer to being at equilibrium than sodium
T/F
During the relative refractory period, the stimulus intensity required to initiate an action potential is
elevated. - correct answers T
T/F
Once an action potential is generated, it will always depolarize the neighboring membrane above
threshold, ensuring the action potential will travel along the axon without interruption. - correct
answers T