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imanialler

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A neuron membrane potential moves from -90 mV to -80 mV in response to a brief stimulation. We would term this change in potential as a(n)
 
  a. depolarization.
  b. resting potential.
  c. action potential.
  d. hyperpolarization.
  e. inhibitory local potential.

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A change in the axon membrane potential from -70 mV to -90 mV would be termed a(n)
 
  a. depolarization.
  b. threshold potential.
  c. action potential.
  d. hyperpolarization.
  e. excitatory local potential.


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

Answer: a. depolarization.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d. hyperpolarization.


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Wow, this really help

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