An Action Potential Results from _________

question 12

Multiple Choice

An action potential results from _________ .

• A)changes in the permeability of the neuron membrane to K+ alone
• B)changes in the permeability of the neuron membrane to Na+ alone
• C)a change in the permeability of the neuron to Na+ followed by a change in the permeability to K+
• D)a change in the permeability of the neuron to K+ followed by a change in the permeability to Na+

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Definitions:

Conversion

The process of changing the chemical structure of a substance to another form, often implemented in synthesis and reaction mechanisms.

Acid

A substance that donates hydrogen ions or accepts an electron pair in reactions.

Alcohol

Organic compounds characterized by the presence of one or more hydroxyl (-OH) groups attached to a carbon atom.

Alkyne

A hydrocarbon that contains at least one carbon-carbon triple bond, characterized by the formula CnH2n-2.