As the nursing students learn about the functioning of the nervous system, they learn that the energy required by the nerves is provided by what?
A) Dopamine and electricity
B) Oxygen and glucose
C) Sodium and potassium
D) Acetylcholine and serotonin
B
Feedback:
Nerves require energy (i.e., oxygen and glucose) and the correct balance of the electrolytes sodium and potassium to maintain normal action potentials and transmit information into and out of the nervous system. Energy required by the nerves is not provided by dopamine, electricity, acetylcholine, or serotonin.
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