Question
The fact that the preceding segment of the axon is in its refractory period means ____.
Answer
The fact that the preceding segment of the axon is in its refractory period means that the action potential can only travel in one direction.
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____ are highly specialized cells responsible for the conduction of impulses.
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Electrical neuron communication occurs via ____.
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