When You Recorded the Membrane Potential of a Neuron, You

question 243

Multiple Choice

When you recorded the membrane potential of a neuron, you noticed that the reading rapidly changed from -60 mV to +50 mV before returning to -60 mV again.What is a possible explanation for this event?

• A) An action potential
• B) A graded potential
• C) Hyperpolarization
• D) Ionic current flow
• E) Opening of leak channels