The Electrical Charge That Exists Between the Inside and the Outside

question 268

Multiple Choice

The electrical charge that exists between the inside and the outside of a neuron when the neuron is neither receiving nor sending is approximately

• A) -1000 millivolts
• B) +60 to +70 millivolts
• C) -60 to -70 millivolts
• D) +1000 millivolts

---

Definitions:

Endorphin Release

The process through which the body's natural painkillers, endorphins, are released, often in response to stress or exercise, producing a feeling of well-being.

Motor Responses

Bodily reactions and movements that are the result of processing information through the nervous system, often in response to environmental stimuli.

Brief Euphoria

A short-lived feeling of intense happiness or well-being.

Electrical Signals

Rapid changes in voltage across cell membranes, used for communication within and between neurons.