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saliriagwu

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An electrical charge applied to an axon that moves the membrane potential from -70 mV to -45 mV will result in a(n)
 
  A) action potential.
  B) local potential.
  C) downward shift of the threshold of excitation.
  D) upward shift of the membrane threshold.
  E) long-term change in the membrane potential.

Question 2

Movement of the axon membrane potential from -90 mV to -80 mV would be termed a(n)
 
  A) depolarization.
  B) threshold potential.
  C) action potential.
  D) hyperpolarization.
  E) inhibitory local potential.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A
Rationale: Movement of the axon membrane potential from -90 mV to -80 mV would be termed


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Reply #2 on: Jun 22, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jun 22, 2018
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