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action potentials are non-decremental and do not get weaker with distance.

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What is the difference between the way excitatory and inhibitory transmitters work?

As a rule more than one presynaptic action potential is needed to fire the postsynaptic neuron or muscle so that the trigger to initiate an action potential are either many subthreshold local potentials from different sources or from the same neuron received within a short period of time. The first case is called spatial summation and the second case is called temporal summation. Whether a postsynaptic potential (another term for a local potential) is excitatory or inhibitory depends on what ion channels are affected by the transmitter released from the presynaptic vesicles.


Does age affect reflexes?

Yes, age can affect reflexes. Reflexes tend to slow down as a person gets older due to factors such as a decrease in nerve conduction speed and changes in muscle strength. However, regular exercise and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help preserve reflexes to some extent.


The weaker of two alleles in a pair that is often masked by the dominant allele?

The recessive allele.


Why is the ring finger weaker compared to other fingers in the hand?

The ring finger is weaker compared to other fingers in the hand because it has a smaller muscle size and less independent movement capability. Additionally, it is connected to the middle finger through a shared tendon, which limits its strength and dexterity.


Why is the ring finger weaker compared to other fingers?

The ring finger is weaker compared to other fingers because it has a smaller muscle size and less independent movement capability. Additionally, it is connected to the hand's tendons differently, making it less dexterous and less able to exert force.

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Graded potential are they all or none?

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Do gravitational forces become stronger or weaker as the distance between masses increases?

weaker (generally speaking) Try two parallel plates...


What are the forces that keep objects in orbit and how are these forces affected by distance?

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What is a word that means to become weaker?

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How did the action potential generated with the unheated rod compare to the generated with the heated rod?

Heat information is conducted through neurones. Higher frequency action potentials are perceived in the brain as a hotter stimulus. So the heated rod would have sent higher-frequency action potentials than the cool rod would have.


Does an electrical field become weaker as distance from the electron increases?

Yes, the strength of an electric field decreases as the distance from the electron increases. This is governed by the inverse square law, which states that the electric field strength is inversely proportional to the square of the distance from the source.


If the masses do not change but the objects are moved farther apart r becomes bigger will be gravitational force become stronger or weaker?

If the distance between the masses becomes larger (r increases), the gravitational force between them will become weaker. This relationship is described by Newton's law of universal gravitation, which states that the force is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between the masses.


Is it true gravity grows weaker by the square of the distance?

Yes.


How can gravity be changed by distance?

Force = G(m1m2)/r2As you see the force of gravity is inversely proportional to the distance between two objects. So, make the distance between the two objects measured for their gravitational force greater and the force of gravity will become weaker.


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fibromyalgia my grandmothe has this disease and it causes her nonstop pain


What two factors make gravity stronger or weaker?

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When is magent force weaker?

Magnetic force is weaker at greater distances from a magnet and diminishes quickly with distance. Additionally, magnetic force becomes weaker on materials that are less magnetic or non-magnetic.