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jenna1

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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.


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diana chang

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

Answer: a. entry of a negative ion; hyperpolarization

Answer to Question 2

Answer: e. diffusion; electrostatic pressure.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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