Asked by Nicole Lemieux on May 01, 2024
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A change in resting membrane potential confined to a small area is called a/an ________ potential.
A) local
B) action
C) summated
D) after
E) resting membrane
Resting Membrane Potential
The electrical charge difference across the cell membrane when the cell is in a non-excited state.
Local Potential
A temporary, localized change in resting potential, usually occurring in neurons, that can lead to an action potential if it reaches threshold.
- Detail the functioning aspects of action potentials and local potentials.
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Zybrea KnightMay 05, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Local potential refers to a change in the resting membrane potential that is confined to a small area of the membrane. This is in contrast to action potentials, which propagate along the membrane.
Learning Objectives
- Detail the functioning aspects of action potentials and local potentials.
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