A "resting" motor neuron is expected to A) release lots of acetylcholine. B) hav

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geoffrey

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on: Oct 12, 2013

A "resting" motor neuron is expected to
A) release lots of acetylcholine.
B) have high permeability to sodium ions.
C) be equally permeable to sodium and potassium ions.
D) exhibit a resting potential that is more negative than the "threshold" potential.
E) have a higher concentration of sodium ions on the inside of the cell than on the outside.

j_sun

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Reply #1 on: Oct 15, 2013

I recall doing this last year, it's D, bye bye!

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