When the Voltage of a Plasma Membrane Shifts from +35mV

question 8

Multiple Choice

When the voltage of a plasma membrane shifts from +35mV towards 0 mV, we say the cell is

• A)depolarizing.
• B)repolarizing.
• C)hyperpolarizing.
• D)reaching the threshold.
• E)exiting the threshold.

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Definitions:

Hormone

Biological chemicals released by glands that regulate bodily functions and behavior by acting on specific target organs.

Appetite-Suppressing

Related to or having the ability to reduce the desire to eat, often used in the context of diet and weight loss.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus, responsible for regulating many vital bodily functions including hunger, thirst, temperature, and emotional responses.

Basal Metabolic Rate

The rate at which the body uses energy while at rest to maintain vital functions such as breathing and keeping warm.