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Chapter 11.2, Problem 2I
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To describe: If there will be an action potential that will be generated if the resting membrane potential is at the threshold level of -60mV.
Introduction: The presynaptic cell releases the neurotransmitters that are able to depolarize the postsynaptic membrane; this is called excitatory postsynaptic potential (EPSP).
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In an experiment, the extracellular [Na+] surrounding a nerve cell was reduced from 145 to 45 mM. Which of the following is the most likely effect of this on action potentials?
No action potentials would occur because the concentration of extracellular Na+ is too low.
The membrane potential would become more negative so the threshold for action potential generation could not be reached.
The nerve cell would still produce an action potential but its amplitude would be reduced and the depolarisation phase would be slower.
The nerve cell would still produce an action potential but its amplitude would be reduced and the depolarization phase would be more rapid.
Define the following terms:
a. Resting membrane potential
b. Graded membrane potential
c. Action potential
d. Depolarization
e. Repolarization
f. Hyperpolarization
Suppose you placed an isolated neuron in a solution similar toextracellular fluid and later transferred the neuron to a solution lackingany sodium ions. What change would you expect in the resting potential?
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Visual Anatomy & Physiology Plus Mastering A&P withPearson eText -- Access Card Package (3rd Edition) (New A&P Titles by Ric Martini and Judi Nath)
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Ch. 11.2 - Prob. 2RCh. 11.2 - Prob. 3RCh. 11.2 - Prob. 4RCh. 11.2 - Prob. 5RCh. 11.2 - Prob. 6RCh. 11.2 - Prob. 7RCh. 11.2 - Prob. 8RCh. 11.2 - Prob. 9RCh. 11.2 - Prob. 10RCh. 11.2 - Prob. 11RCh. 11.2 - Prob. 12RCh. 11.2 - C. Compare the absolute refractory period with the...Ch. 11.2 - Prob. 14RCh. 11.2 - Prob. 15RCh. 11.2 - Prob. 16RCh. 11.2 - Prob. 17RCh. 11.2 - Prob. 18RCh. 11.2 - Prob. 19RCh. 11.2 - Prob. 20RCh. 11.2 - Prob. 21RCh. 11.2 - Prob. 22RCh. 11.2 - Prob. 23RCh. 11.2 - Describe the general role of membrane potential...Ch. 11.2 - Explain how the resting membrane potential is...Ch. 11.2 - Describe the functions of gated ion channels with...Ch. 11.2 - Describe graded potentials.
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