Suppose a neuron has a gap in its axon, a region with no voltage gated Na+ or K+ channels. Which statement below is true?

What will be an ideal response?


The action potential can move past this region as long as the depolarization at one end spreads far enough to open sufficient Na+ channels at the other end

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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sensory adaptation? a. a loss of the sense of pressure of clothes against the skin b. adjustment to repeated jumping into a body of cold water c. response to lack of oxygen at high altitudes d. eventual loss of awareness of a constant noise e. the loss of the ability to smell a person’s perfume after being in that person’s presence for some time

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Why is it not possible for HIV medications to eliminate HIV in a confirmed HIV-positive patient?

What will be an ideal response?

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