Which of the following types of electrical signals allow rapid long-distance communication within the nervous system?

a) resting potential
b) nerve action potential
c) muscle action potential
d) graded potential
e) long-term potentiation


b

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________ is an example of the cooperative effect between the two autonomic nervous system divisions

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What will be an ideal response?

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