When a Neuron Is Stimulated, Sodium Moves into the Cell

question 347

Multiple Choice

When a neuron is stimulated, sodium moves into the cell, causing the inside of the neuron to:

• A) become less negative relative to the outside.
• B) become more negative relative to the outside.
• C) remain neutral in charge.
• D) become less positive relative to the outside.

Comprehend the critiques and limitations of the demographic transition theory.

Analyze the impact of industrialization and modernization on family size and economic burdens.

Identify how gender equality influences fertility rates contrary to various theories.

Acknowledge the strategies employed by governments, such as in Kerala, India, to manage fertility rates.

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Definitions:

Thalamus

Large mass of gray matter that forms the larger dorsal subdivision of the diencephalon.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of neural tissue of the cerebrum of the brain in humans and other mammals, responsible for higher brain functions, including sensation, voluntary muscle movement, thought, reasoning, and memory.

Phasic Receptors

Sensory receptors that detect changes in stimulus intensity, adapting quickly and only responding to the onset and cessation of stimuli.

Primary Receptors

Sensory cells or nerve endings that respond directly to stimuli from the environment, such as light, sound, or chemicals.