Neurons Are Able to Generate Tiny Electrical Currents by Changing

question 55

Multiple Choice

Neurons are able to generate tiny electrical currents by changing the ____________ of their membranes.

• A)Composition
• B)Shape
• C)Pathway
• D)Permeability

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Definitions:

Neutrons

Subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom, having no electrical charge and a mass slightly greater than that of protons.

Protons

Positively charged subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom, fundamental to the chemical identity and properties of an element.

Ionic Bond

A chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges through the transfer of one or more electrons from one atom to another, resulting in an electrostatic attraction that holds the ions together.

Polar

A molecule or part of a molecule containing regions with slight charges due to uneven electron distribution, leading to interactions with other charged molecules.