The intensity of a stimulus is coded by the ____________________ of the action potentials sent along the related afferent neuron
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
frequency
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Which of the following is not a special characteristic of neurons?
A) They conduct impulses. B) They have extreme longevity. C) They are mitotic. D) They have an exceptionally high metabolic rate.
Water imbalance, in which output exceeds intake, causing an imbalance in body fluids, is termed dehydration
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
"Synapses en passant" refers to the fact that postganglionic autonomic neurons release neurotransmitter ________.
A. along the length of the axon B. only when receptors pass over the axon C. from the axon terminal D. from the soma
The dense bodies found in smooth muscle cells are functionally and anatomically analogous to which structure found in skeletal muscle cells?
a. A-band b. Intercalated disks c. Mitochondria d. Sarcoplasmic reticulum e. Z-line