To Measure the Resting Potential of a Neuron, a Physiologist

question 79

Multiple Choice

To measure the resting potential of a neuron, a physiologist would place

• A) two electrodes inside the neuron.
• B) one microelectrode inside the neuron and another in the interstitial fluid.
• C) one electrode inside the cell and another inside another cell.
• D) one electrode inside the cell and another outside the body.

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Definitions:

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