Rods exposed to light will A) depolarize due to the opening of sodium channels.

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go.lag

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on: Oct 19, 2013

Rods exposed to light will
A) depolarize due to the opening of sodium channels.
B) hyperpolarize due to the closing of sodium channels.
C) depolarize due to the opening of potassium channels.
D) hyperpolarize due to the closing of potassium channels.
E) fire one action potential for each photon received.

strangeaffliction

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Reply #1 on: Oct 22, 2013

I recall doing this last year, it's B, take care.

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