Which of These Is an Example of an EPSP in a Typical

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Multiple Choice

Which of these is an example of an EPSP in a typical neuron?

• A) A voltage change from 0 mV to +0.35 mV
• B) A voltage change from -70 mV to -69.5 mV
• C) A voltage change from -69.5 mV to -70 mV
• D) A voltage change from +35 mV to 0 mV
• E) A voltage change from -70 mV to -70.5 mV

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Definitions:

Intracellular

Occurring within or inside a cell, affecting the cell's internal environment or processes.

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another in the nervous system.

Synapse

The junction between two neurons, where nerve impulses are transmitted from one to the other.

Sodium

A chemical element, symbol Na, that is a highly reactive metal and an essential mineral for living organisms.