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Place the following parts of the generation and result of an action potential in the correct order VG Na+ channels open in the axon hillock Na+ channels close and K+ channels open in that area K+ flows out of the axon causing depolarization Na+ moves into the axon repolarization of that part occurs Na+ and K+ channels open and close all the way down the exposed areas of the axons p.m. Ca++ comes into the button, causing exocytosis of the NTs when AP hits the terminal button, Ca++ channels open

Axons have ________, while dendrites can have__________.

The rate of diffusion is influenced by  

__________ is a potent mineralocorticoid that is secreted in the adrenal __________ and helps increase blood volume and pressure. 

NTs:

Channels present in the membranes of some cells that allow rapid movement of water are called  

EPSPs & IPSPs:

Extra Credit: Somatostatin inhibits the release of

Case Study #2: JD is a 35-year-old male that has had ulcerative colitis for many years. JD and his medical team decide that his quality of life might actually be improved if surgery is performed. The surgeon removes JD’s entire colon and rectum. Ulcerative colitis:

While not yet supported by large trials for treating inflammatory bowel disease, substances in food that stimulate the growth of beneficial microflora of the large intestine and thus may elicit a health benefit to these patients and others are called: