In a Series of Measurements of Resting Membrane Potentials, the Following

question 93

Multiple Choice

In a series of measurements of resting membrane potentials, the following values were recorded. Which oneis likeliest to be an error?

• A) -10 mV
• B) -20 mV
• C) -40 mV
• D) -70 mV
• E) +100 mV

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Definitions:

Serous Membrane

A thin, transparent tissue that lines certain internal cavities of the body, secreting a lubricating fluid.

Integument

The covering of the body, including skin, hair, feathers, scales, and nails, which serves as protection from external damage.

Transitional Epithelium

A type of epithelium that can stretch and contract, found lining organs such as the bladder.

Pseudostratified Epithelium

A type of tissue lining some air passages and glands, appearing layered due to cell nuclei at different levels, though each cell contacts the basement membrane.