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Why can a neuron only send a signal in one direction? Because an action potential only travels from dendrite to axon terminals Because my teacher says! (This is not the answer) The fibers of a neuron are only facing in one direction After a membrane experiences an action potential it is in the refractory period and can no longer "fire"

Why can a neuron only send a signal in one direction? Because an action potential only travels from dendrite to axon terminals Because my teacher says! (This is not the answer) The fibers of a neuron are only facing in one direction After a membrane experiences an action potential it is in the refractory period and can no longer "fire"

Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN:9780134580999
Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation
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Why can a neuron only send a signal in one direction? Because an action potential only travels from dendrite to axon terminals Because my teacher says! (This is not the answer) The fibers of a neuron are only facing in one direction. After a membrane experiences an action potential it is in the refractory period and can no longer "fire"
Transcribed Image Text:Why can a neuron only send a signal in one direction? Because an action potential only travels from dendrite to axon terminals Because my teacher says! (This is not the answer) The fibers of a neuron are only facing in one direction. After a membrane experiences an action potential it is in the refractory period and can no longer "fire"
Draco suffered an unfortunate accident with a nail gun. He damaged a part of his brain and ever since he seems uncoordinated and falls down a lot while walking. Which part of Draco's brain was most likely affected? cerebellum. spinal cord cerebral cortex brain stem
Transcribed Image Text:Draco suffered an unfortunate accident with a nail gun. He damaged a part of his brain and ever since he seems uncoordinated and falls down a lot while walking. Which part of Draco's brain was most likely affected? cerebellum. spinal cord cerebral cortex brain stem
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