This question relates to the "Tength constant" (A) and decay of a local graded potential over DISTANCE in a dendrite. Let's say you depolarize a dendrite (of uniform diameter) at a specific site via current-injection, and the PEAK change in membrane potential (Vo) at the current injection site is 100 mV. The dendrite's length constant (A) is 150 um What will the amplitude of the depolarizing potential be at a distance (x) of 275 um from the current injection site? In other words, what will (Vx) be at a distance (x) of 275 pm? The answer should be in mv units, rounded to the nearest tenth of a millivolt.

This question relates to the "Tength constant" (A) and decay of a local graded potential over DISTANCE in a dendrite. Let's say you depolarize a dendrite (of uniform diameter) at a specific site via current-injection, and the PEAK change in membrane potential (Vo) at the current injection site is 100 mV. The dendrite's length constant (A) is 150 um What will the amplitude of the depolarizing potential be at a distance (x) of 275 um from the current injection site? In other words, what will (Vx) be at a distance (x) of 275 pm? The answer should be in mv units, rounded to the nearest tenth of a millivolt.

Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781285866932

Author:Lauralee Sherwood

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Chapter4: Principles Of Neural And Hormonal Communication

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 17RE

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