Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781337392938
Author: Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 41, Problem 9TYU

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To determine: Whether the “Influx of Na+ ions inside the membrane of post synaptic neuron” will cause excitatory postsynaptic potential (EPSP) or inhibitory postsynaptic potential (IPSP).

Introduction: Signal transduction in neurons depends upon the resting potential of the membrane of the neuron. Signals are sent by a wave of depolarization. This wave of polarization develops only when depolarization potential is more than the threshold potential. This potential is termed as action potential of the membrane.

(b)

Summary Introduction

To determine: Whether the “K+ diffusion towards outside of membrane of post synaptic neuron” will cause excitatory postsynaptic potential (EPSP) or inhibitory postsynaptic potential (IPSP).

Introduction: Signal transduction in neurons depends upon the resting potential of the membrane of the neuron. Signals are sent by a wave of depolarization. This wave of polarization develops only when depolarization potential is more than the threshold potential. This potential is termed as action potential of the membrane.

(c)

Summary Introduction

To determine: Whether the “Cl- influx inside the membrane of post synaptic neuron” will cause excitatory postsynaptic potential (EPSP) or inhibitory postsynaptic potential (IPSP).

Introduction: Signal transduction in neurons depends upon the resting potential of the membrane of the neuron. Signals are sent by a wave of depolarization. This wave of polarization develops only when depolarization potential is more than the threshold potential. This potential is termed as action potential of the membrane

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If the postsynaptic cell's plasma membrane were to become substantially more permeable to Na+, you would expect the membrane potential to [depolarize, hyperpolarize] __________________.   You would expect the membrane potential to depolarize if the extracellular K+ concentration were to [increase, decrease] ______________. a.) hyperpolarize, decrease b.) depolarize, decrease c.) depolarize, decrease d.) hyperpolarize, increase
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