Marcus, who works in the laboratory of Dr. Flores, a prominent electrophysiologist, takes readings with a recording electrode placed within a squid axon. He reports to Dr. Flores that the cell is firing an action potential. What measurement did Marcus take with the recording electrode?

a. -70 mV
b. 0 mV
c. +40 mV
d. +70 mV


ANSWER:
c

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