When the Neuron Is at Its Resting Potential, the Fluid

question 112

Multiple Choice

When the neuron is at its resting potential, the fluid inside the axon:

• A)has more negatively charged ions than the fluid outside
• B)has more positively charged ions than the fluid outside
• C)has an equal number of negatively and positively charged ions outside
• D)does not have any negative or positive ions

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Definitions:

Insula

Multifunctional cortical tissue located within the lateral fissure; contains language and taste perception–related regions and neural structures underlying social cognition.

Reinforcer

In operant conditioning, any event that strengthens the behavior it follows.

B.F. Skinner

An American psychologist and behaviorist best known for his work in developing the theory of operant conditioning.

Appraisals

Evaluations or judgments about the significance of an event as it relates to one's well-being.