If a Nerve Cell Has a Greater Concentration of Na⁺

question 27

True/False

If a nerve cell has a greater concentration of Na⁺ on the outside and K⁺ on the inside of the cell membrane, then the movement of Na⁺ outside and K⁺ inside is by diffusion.

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Definitions:

Allergic Responses

The immune system's hypersensitive reaction to a foreign substance, producing symptoms ranging from mild to life-threatening.

Phobic Response

An intense and irrational fear response to a particular object, situation, or activity, leading to avoidance behavior.

Stimulus Generalization

The process by which a conditioned response starts occurring in response to stimuli that are similar but not identical to the original conditioned stimulus.

Conditioned Response

A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that has become associated with a stimulus that naturally evokes a response.