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Chapter 37, Problem 6TYU
Suppose a particular neurotransmitter causes an IPSP in postsynaptic cell X and an EPSP in postsynaptic cell Y. A likely explanation is that
- A. the threshold value in the postsynaptic membrane is different for cell X and cell Y.
- B. the axon of cell X is myelinated, but that of cell Y is not.
- C. only cell Y produces an enzyme that terminates the activity of the neurotransmitter.
- D. cells X and Y express different receptor molecules for this particular neurotransmitter.
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Postsynaptic potentials are graded potentials that develop in the postsynaptic membrane. Which one of the following statements accurately describes what causes EPSP's to occur at the postsynaptic membrane?
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A.an EPSP results from the opening of voltage gated sodium channels
B.an EPSP results from the opening of chemically gated sodium channels
C.an EPSP results from the opening of voltage gated potassium channels
D.an EPSP results from the opening of chemically gated potassium channels
Postsynaptic potential’s are graded potential’s that develop in the postsynaptic membrane. If the release of a neurotransmitter at a post synaptic membrane leads to hyper polarization, this event is referred to as
A. EPSP
B. ISIP
C. Summation
D. Facilitation
An individual EPSP usually only produces a slight depolarization of the postsynaptic membrane. If multiple stimuli arrive in rapid succession at a single synapse, this can lead to the generation of an action potential. This mode of generating action potentials is referred to as
A. Spatial summation
B. Facilitation
c. Temporal summation
D. Inhibition

All of the following statements correctly describe a polarized membrane EXCEPT which?
a. There is a separation of the charge by a membrane, resulting in its ability to do work.
b. An RMP of –60 mV indicates that there are more positive ions inside the axon than an RMP of –70 mV.
c. A resting membrane potential (RMP) of –90 mV indicates the there are more positive ions inside the axon than an RMP of –70 mV.
d. There is a difference in the charges found on the inside of the membrane to the outside.
Chapter 37 Solutions
Campbell Biology in Focus; Modified Mastering Biology with Pearson eText -- ValuePack Access Card -- for Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition)
Ch. 37.1 - Prob. 1CCCh. 37.1 - Describe the basic pathway of information flow...Ch. 37.1 - WHAT IF? How might increased branching of an axon...Ch. 37.2 - Under what circumstances could ions flow through...Ch. 37.2 - WHAT IF? Suppose a cells membrane potential shifts...Ch. 37.2 - Prob. 3CCCh. 37.3 - How do action potentials and graded potentials...Ch. 37.3 - In multiple sclerosis (from the Greek skleros,...Ch. 37.3 - Prob. 3CCCh. 37.3 - WHAT IF? Suppose a mutation caused gated sodium...
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