IPSPs (Inhibitory Postsynaptic Potentials)

question 69

Multiple Choice

IPSPs (inhibitory postsynaptic potentials)

• A) are local depolarizations.
• B) are local hyperpolarizations.
• C) increase membrane permeability to sodium ions.
• D) block the efflux of potassium ions.
• E) block the efflux of calcium ions.

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Definitions:

Metabolic Rate

The rate at which the body uses energy to maintain basic physiological functions while at rest.

Basal Metabolic Rate

The speed at which the body consumes energy during rest in order to support essential activities like respiration and maintaining body temperature.

Body Mass Index

A numerical calculation using height and weight to determine whether a person is underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese.

Total Metabolic Rate

The total amount of energy expended by an organism in a given time period, encompassing all bodily functions.