Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Schwann cells are the primary type of glial cell associated with the central nervous system.
2. The gaps between Schwann cells are calledsynapses.
3. An influx of Na+ ions depolarizes the membrane of an axon.
4. The absolute refractory period is important in unidirectional propagation of action potentials.
5. If the graded potential increases in amplitude, then the frequency of the action potentials fired also increases.


1. False, peripheral nervous system
2. False, nodes of Ranvier
3. True
4. True
5. True

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