A Prolonged Increase in the Permeability of the Membrane to Sodium

question 20

True/False

A prolonged increase in the permeability of the membrane to sodium ions would interfere with a neuron's ability to have an action potential.​

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Definitions:

Abduct

To move a limb or other part of the body away from the midline or another part of the body.

Skeletal Muscles

Muscles attached to bones that are responsible for movement, posture, and stability, known for being under voluntary control.

Characteristic

A distinguishing trait, quality, or property of an individual or thing.

Muscle Contraction

The process in which muscle fibers shorten, generating force and movement, often through interactions between actin and myosin proteins.