What action tends to open the sodium gates across a neuron's membrane?
a. hyperpolarization of the membrane
b. depolarization of the membrane
c. increase in the sodium concentration outside the neuron
d. passing the peak of the action potential and entering the refractory period
b
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A) stomach queasiness at the smell of oysters B) the taste of an oyster C) a bacterium or other toxin D) vomiting after ingesting a toxin
Suppose a researcher wishes to study the relationship between a high-protein diet and school performance. She asks students to record their eating habits for a week and compares their protein consumption to their grade point average in school
If she finds that students who eat more protein generally get better grades, it would be appropriate to conclude that she has identified a: a. positive correlation b. negative correlation c. causal relationship d. "zero order" correlation
Organizational analysts have critiqued the promotion of positive psychology in the workplace. The main shortcoming they see with this approach is that it focuses too exclusively on ______.
A. individual traits B. the historical context C. the organizational context
Joint custody requires more interactions between the divorced parents and generates more demands for cooperation concerning the children.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)