In _______ Clamping, the Membrane Potential of an Axon Is

question 130

Multiple Choice

In _______ clamping, the membrane potential of an axon is measured and manipulated; _______ clamping allows the manipulation and analysis of part of a membrane, even a single ion channel.

• A) patch; ion
• B) axon; voltage
• C) threshold; electrode
• D) voltage; patch

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Definitions:

Sensation

The process of detecting physical stimuli from the environment and translating them into neural signals that can be interpreted by the brain.

Wavelength

The distance between successive peaks of a wave, often used in the context of light, sound, and electromagnetic waves.

Hue

A color or shade in the spectrum, defined by its dominant wavelength.

Brightness

A visual perception that describes how light or dark a color appears; can also refer to the intensity of light.