Match the ion channel action with its resulting change in ...

[jenna1]

Match the ion channel action with its resulting change in membrane potential.
 
  a. entry of a negative ion; hyperpolarization
  b. entry of a positive ion; hyperpolarization
  c. exit of a positive ion; depolarization
  d. exit of a negative ion; hyperpolarization
  e. inactivation of sodium-potassium transporters; depolarization

Question 2

Sodium ions will be pushed into a resting neuron by the forces of
 
  a. inactivation of potassium channels; diffusion.
  b. electrostatic pressure; sodium-potassium pump activation.
  c. sodium-potassium pump activation; diffusion.
  d. ion channel inactivation; diffusion.
  e. diffusion; electrostatic pressure.

[diana chang]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: a. entry of a negative ion; hyperpolarization

Answer to Question 2

Answer: e. diffusion; electrostatic pressure.

[jenna1]

Excellent

[jackie]

Gracias!