Whether an Increase in Chloride Permeability Is Hyperpolarizing or Depolarizing

question 18

Multiple Choice

Whether an increase in chloride permeability is hyperpolarizing or depolarizing depends on

• A) the equilibrium potential for sodium.
• B) the relationship between the chloride equilibrium potential and the membrane potential.
• C) whether there is active transport of chloride across the membrane.
• D) the equilibrium potential for potassium.
• E) the neuronal membrane potential.

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Definitions:

Hypertension

A medical condition characterized by consistently high blood pressure.

Sodium

A chemical element represented by the symbol Na. It's a soft, silvery-white, highly reactive metal.

Consistency

Consistency is the quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way, or the quality of producing the same results.

Concise Language

The use of few words to convey an idea without sacrificing clarity or comprehensibility.