The Inside of the Unstimulated Neuron Is Negative;this Electrical Charge

question 35

Multiple Choice

The inside of the unstimulated neuron is negative;this electrical charge is due to the outward leak of potassium and is called

• A) depolarization.
• B) the action potential.
• C) the resting membrane potential.
• D) the refractory period.

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Definitions:

Existential Instantiation

A logical principle where from a general statement, one can infer the existence of at least one particular instance.

Universal Generalization

Universal generalization is a logical principle that allows one to infer that something is true for all members of a class from its being true for every observed member.

Quantifier Negation

The process of negating the quantifier in a logical expression, changing its scope or applying negation to the predicate instead.

Existential Generalization

A logical inference saying that if something is true for at least one member of a class, then it can be generalized to the class.