A ________ is a large, heavily branched neuron with a pear-shaped soma and numerous large dendrites running out into the gray matter of the cerebellum.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Purkinje cell
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A receptor potential may cause all of the following responses except
A) increase neurotransmitter release. B) decrease neurotransmitter release. C) cause hyperpolarization. D) cause depolarization. E) turning off the original stimulus.
Compartments A and B are separated by a membrane that is permeable to K+ but not to Na+ or Cl-. At time zero, a solution of KCl is poured into compartment A and an equally concentrated solution of NaCl is poured into compartment B
Which would be true once equilibrium is reached? A. The concentration of Na+ in A will be higher than it was at time zero. B. Diffusion of K+ from A to B will be greater than the diffusion of K+ from B to A. C. There will be a potential difference across the membrane, with side B negative relative to side A. D. The electrical potential difference and diffusion potential due to the concentration gradient for K+ will be equal in magnitude and opposite in direction. E. The concentration of Cl- will be higher in B than it was at time zero.
Eye color is a normal polygenic trait
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which term best describes receptors that detect stimuli from the external environment?
A. Interoceptors B. Exteroceptors C. Proprioceptors D. Nociceptors E. Thermoreceptors