The Resting Potential Is Mainly the Result of ____

question 88

Multiple Choice

 The resting potential is mainly the result of ____.

• A) negatively charged proteins inside the cell
• B) positively charged proteins inside the cell
• C) negatively charged proteins outside the cell
• D) positively charged proteins outside the cell

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Definitions:

Vasoconstriction

The narrowing of blood vessels due to contraction of the muscular wall, which increases blood pressure.

Muscarinic Receptors

A type of receptor responsive to acetylcholine, involved in various functions of the autonomic nervous system, including glandular secretions and muscle contractions.

ANS

The Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) controls involuntary actions in the body, such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Dual Innervation

The state of being supplied by both sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves, allowing for regulation of organ function.