11. Functional Neuron Segments

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What are the four functional segments of a neuron?
1. Receptive, 2. Initial, 3. Conductive, 4. Transmissive
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What structures make up the receptive segment?
Cell body and dendrites
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What chemical event occurs at the receptive segment?
Neurotransmitter binding
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What electrical event is produced at the receptive segment?
Local potentials
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What summation and initiation event occurs at the initial segment?
Summation of local potentials and action potential initiation
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What electrical event occurs along the conductive segment?
Propagation of action potentials
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What event occurs at the transmissive segment?
Neurotransmitter release