A Change in the Resting Potential of a Postsynaptic Dendrite

question 51

Multiple Choice

A change in the resting potential of a postsynaptic dendrite from -70 mV to -72 mV is called

• A) an IPSP.
• B) an EPSP.
• C) a depolarization.
• D) both A and C
• E) both B and C

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Definitions:

Margin of Error

The amount of error that can be tolerated in statistical results, representing the range within which the true population parameter is expected to lie.

Confidence Interval

A tableau of values, derived from sampling statistics, seen as likely to incorporate the value of a veiled population parameter.

Margin of Error

A measure of the range of uncertainty in survey results, indicating how much the survey results may differ from the true population value.

Confidence Interval

A medley of values, from statistical analysis of samples, forecasted to include the value of an unknown population criterion.