The Graded Potentials Produced in Skeletal Muscle Fibers Are Called

question 33

Multiple Choice

The graded potentials produced in skeletal muscle fibers are called _____, and they tend to be produced near the _____ of the muscle fiber.

• A) end plate potentials; middle
• B) end plate potentials; ends
• C) pacemaker potentials; middle
• D) pacemaker potentials; ends

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Definitions:

Positive Correlation

A relationship between two variables where an increase in one variable is associated with an increase in the other variable.

Dependent Variable

In experimental and statistical research, the variable that is being tested and measured to see if it is affected by changes in another variable (the independent variable).

Confounding Variable

An external variable in an experiment that can affect the results of the study, potentially leading to incorrect conclusions if not controlled.

Normal Curve

A bell-shaped curve that represents the distribution of many types of data where most values cluster around a mean value.