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Animal Biology

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Set 4 Neuronal Physiology

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Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

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In the nervous system, the term membrane potential refers to the

A) ability of a cell membrane to conduct an electrical impulse
B) separation of charges across a biological membrane.
C) ability of a membrane to give rise to vesicles.
D) ability of a cell membrane to transport Na+ and K+ ions
E) ability of the plasma membrane to form T-tubules.

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Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

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Resting (membrane) potential is determined primarily by ____________ in the plasma membrane.

A) leak channels.
B) voltage-gated channels.
C) ligand-gated channels.
D) stretch-activated channels.
E) phosphorylation-dependent channels.

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Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

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When compared to normal resting conditions, a neuron will become hyperpolarized

A) when there is an increase in transmembrane potential.
B) if positive ions such as Ca2+ ions leak into the neuron.
C) if there is a decrease in number of intracellular potassium ions.
D) if positive ions such as Ca2+ ions leak into the neuron or when there is an increase in transmembrane potential.
E) if there is a decrease in number of intracellular potassium ions or when there is an increase in transmembrane potential .

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