The study of axons and action potentials enables us to understand
A) how Novocaine and other anesthetic drugs block pain.
B) why morphine and heroin are generally addictive.
C) why some people enjoy dairy products more than other people do.
D) why young adults generally have better memories than older people do.
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Q20: The numerous short, widely branching fibers of
Q21: In a typical neuron, during the resting
Q22: Action potentials follow the all-or-none law, which
Q23: The strength of an action potential
A) decreases
Q24: During the chemical process called an action
Q26: Why does it take you longer to
Q27: In order for an axon to transmit
Q28: The advantage of an action potential over
Q29: Anesthetic drugs such as Novocain block the
Q30: The all-or-none law applies to
A) nervous system
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