Why does a hyperpolarization phase generally follow a repolarization phase in an action potential?
What will be an ideal response?
Immediately after an action potential the potassium gates, being slow gates that do not respond to change in the electrical charge, allow additional K+ ions to flood into the cell. These K+ ions decrease the positive ion concentration momentarily below the normal -70mV and thus hyperpolarize the cell.
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What will be an ideal response
Match the following:
A) Cutaneous membrane B) Endothelium C) Serous membrane D) Mucous membrane 1) The epithelial membrane that lines the closed ventral cavities of the body. 2) The epithelial membrane that lines body cavities open to the exterior. 3) Consists of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium. 4) Found lining the digestive and respiratory tracts. 5) Makes up the pleura and pericardium.
Which intervertebral disc is largest?
A. The one between C7 and T1 B. The one between T4 and T5 C. The one between T12 and L1 D. The one between L4 and L5 E. The one between C2 and C3
Which type of joint has a joint cavity?
A. Symphyses joint B. Suture joint C. Syndesmoses joint D. Synovial joint