Early in an action potential, the inside of the axon becomes less negatively charged relative to the outside, this is called.   Polarization  Depolarization  Hyperpolarization  Repolarization

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Early in an action potential, the inside of the axon becomes less negatively charged relative to the outside, this is called.

 

Polarization 

Depolarization 

Hyperpolarization 

Repolarization

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Neurotransmitters -gated (ligand gated) ions channels are important for ____, while voltage gated ion channels are important for ____ 

 

Communication between neurons; communication within neurons 

 

communication within neurons; Communication between neurons

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In gross neuroanatomy we are interested in structures that are NOT visible to the naked eye. 

True or false.

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