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justinmsk

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Marcus is conducting a squid axon electrophysiology experiment with Dr. Flores. While monitoring a recording electrode placed within a squid axon, Marcus reports to Dr. Flores that the neuron is in a refractory period. What does this mean?
 
  a. The cell is hyperpolarized and another action potential is unlikely or impossible.
  b. The cell is depolarized and cannot fire another action potential.
  c. The cell is hyperpolarized and is getting ready to fire a larger action potential.
  d. The cell is depolarized and is getting ready to fire a larger action potential.

Question 2

Marcus, who works in the laboratory of Dr. Flores, a prominent electrophysiologist, takes readings with a recording electrode placed within a squid axon. He reports to Dr. Flores that the cell is firing an action potential. What measurement did Marcus take with the recording electrode?
 
  a. -70 mV
  b. 0 mV
  c. +40 mV
  d. +70 mV


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cswans24

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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER:
a

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER:
c


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Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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