Using the Information Provided in This Graph, Which Statement Best

question 45

Multiple Choice

Using the information provided in this graph, which statement best summarizes the activity in this neuron?

• A) The cell gains chloride ions, making the cell hyperpolarize.
• B) Positive charges are lost from the cell, making the inside more negative.
• C) The cells gains negative charges, making the inside more negative.
• D) The cell gains positive charges, making the inside less negative.

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Definitions:

Produce Mucus

The process by which mucous membranes secrete mucus, a thick protective fluid.

Mucus

A thick, slippery substance produced by the mucous membranes and glands, used to lubricate and protect certain parts of the body like the respiratory tract.

Goblet Cells

Specialized epithelial cells that produce and secrete mucus onto mucosal surfaces, such as the respiratory and digestive tracts.

Endocrine Cells

Specialized cells that secrete hormones directly into the blood.