Which Formula Allows You to Calculate the Membrane Time Constant

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which formula allows you to calculate the membrane time constant _m?

• A)  _m = R_m/4  r²
• B)  _m = ir_input
• C)  _m = C_m V
• D)  _m = R_m C_m
• E)  _m = ΔV_max e^(-t/τ)

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