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The frequency of action potentials triggered at the axon hillock will be high when: Select one: A. the refractory period is short B. the refractory period is long C. the hillock's threshold is high D. neurotransmitter levels become depleted

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Description: the frequency of action potentials triggered at the axon hillock will be high when select one a the refractory period is short b the refractory period is long c the hillocks threshold is hig 47557

          The frequency of action potentials triggered at the axon hillock
will be high when:
Select one:
A.
the refractory period is short
B.
the refractory period is long
C.
the hillock's threshold is high
D.
neurotransmitter levels become depleted

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Biology for AP Courses

Julianne Zedalis, John Eggebrecht

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Solved by Expert Adi S

07/06/2023

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The axon hillock is the region of the neuron where the axon originates from the cell body. It is also the site where action potentials are generated. Now, let's consider the options given. A. The refractory period is short: The refractory period is the time Show more…

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The frequency of action potentials triggered at the axon hillock will be high when: Select one: A. the refractory period is short B. the refractory period is long C. the hillock's threshold is high D. neurotransmitter levels become depleted