​When a Neuron Is Stimulated,ions Move Across the Membrane,creating a Current

question 22

Multiple Choice

​When a neuron is stimulated,ions move across the membrane,creating a current that,if large enough,will briefly change the area inside of the neuron to be more positive than the outside area.This state is known as:

• A) ​action potential
• B) ​active positron
• C) ​actively charged
• D) ​none of the above

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Definitions:

Neuron Function

Neuron function involves the transmission of electrical and chemical signals throughout the nervous system to process and transmit information.

Ectotherms

Organisms that regulate their body temperature through external means, relying on environmental heat sources.

Endotherms

Organisms that maintain a constant body temperature through metabolic processes, despite external environmental changes.

Homeostatic Mechanisms

The regulatory mechanisms that maintain homeostasis.