Which of the Following Actions Would Depolarize a Neuron

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions would depolarize a neuron?

• A) decreasing membrane permeability to calcium
• B) increasing membrane permeability to potassium
• C) decreasing membrane permeability to sodium
• D) increasing membrane permeability to sodium

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Population Parameter

A value that represents a characteristic of an entire population, such as its mean or standard deviation.

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Alpha Value

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