When sodium ions flow into a neuron and depolarize it, they create ________

a. an action potential
b. breakdown of the cell nucleus
c. a relative refractory period
d. internal combustion

Answer: a

Psychology

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Which of the following should she conclude? A) Genes have no influence on political philosophy. B) Adoptive parents are more likely to be liberal. C) Political philosophy has high heritability. D) Political philosophy has low heritability.

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Which part of the neuron is responsible for manufacturing proteins?

A) axon B) cell body C) dendrite D) membrane

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