A Shift of the Resting Transmembrane Potential Toward 0 MV

question 148

Multiple Choice

A shift of the resting transmembrane potential toward 0 mV is called

• A) potential difference.
• B) depolarization.
• C) hyperpolarization.
• D) polarization.
• E) repolarization.

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Definitions:

Spongy Bone

A type of bone tissue characterized by a porous, trabecular architecture, found at the ends of long bones and in the inner layer of flat bones.

Bone Shafts

The long, cylindrical, main portion of a bone, providing structural support and leverage.

Long Bones

Bones that are longer than they are wide, primarily located in the arms and legs, serving as sites for muscle attachment and enabling movement.

Extracellular Matrix

A complex network of proteins and polysaccharides secreted by cells, providing structural and biochemical support to surrounding cells.