The Membrane of a Retinal Photoreceptor Is ________ in the Dark

question 30

Multiple Choice

The membrane of a retinal photoreceptor is ________ in the dark, whereas exposure to light ________ the membrane.

• A) depolarized; further depolarizes
• B) hyperpolarized; inactivates
• C) inactive; depolarizes
• D) hyperpolarized; further hyperpolarizes
• E) depolarized; hyperpolarizes

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