If You Were to Remove Potassium Ions (K+) from Inside

question 141

Multiple Choice

If you were to remove potassium ions (K+) from inside of a neuron, the net effect on the neuron results in ____.

• A) excitation
• B) inhibition
• C) the firing of an action potential
• D) rapid neuronal death

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Definitions:

Peripheral Vision

The area of visual perception that occurs outside the central area of focus, allowing one to see objects that are not in the direct line of sight.

Receptors

Specialized cells or proteins in the body that detect and respond to specific substances, such as hormones, neurotransmitters, or environmental stimuli.

Rods

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye responsible for vision at low light levels, but not color detection.

Myopia

A vision condition where close objects are seen clearly, but distant objects appear blurred.