Can the strength of an action potential change with the increasing strength of the stimulus?

What will be an ideal response?


No it cannot because action potentials are all-or-none.

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Which of the following is not a change that may be caused by hormonal stimulus?

A) a change in membrane potential B) the stimulation of a genetic event resulting in protein synthesis C) an increase in enzymatic activity D) direct control of the nervous system

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Loss of cell cycle control can cause cancer

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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In general, the parasympathetic nervous system is ____________________ to the digestive tract, whereas the sympathetic nervous system is ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following is true for the craniosacral division?

A) It is also called the sympathetic division of the ANS. B) It is also called the parasympathetic division of the ANS. C) It is referred to the "fight or flight" division. D) It is a division of the visceral sensory nervous system. E) It is included solely in the peripheral nervous system.

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