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Match the terms to changes presented, assuming a resting membrane potential of -

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Question

Match the terms to changes presented, assuming a resting membrane potential of -70 mV. Answers may be used once, more than once, or not at all.

to -50 mV from resting potential

to -70 mV from -50 mV

to -90 mV from resting potential

to +30 mV from resting potential

any value other than 0 mV, regardless of relationship to resting potential

repolarization

more than one of the answers

depolarization

hyperpolarization

electrical polarization

      -   

to -50 mV from resting potential

      -

to -70 mV from -50 mV

      -  

to -90 mV from resting potential

      -   

to +30 mV from resting potential

      -

any value other than 0 mV, regardless of relationship to resting potential

A.

repolarization

B.

more than one of the answers

C.

depolarization

D.

hyperpolarization

E.

electrical polarization

Explanation / Answer

1. to -50 mV from resting potential ( DEPOLARIZATION)

2. to -70 mV from -50 mV ( HYPERPOLARIZATION)

3. to -90 mV from resting potential ( HYPERPOLARIZATION)

4. to +30 mV from resting potential ( DEPOLARIZATION)

5. any value other than 0 mV regardless of relationship to resting potential ( ELECTRICAL POLARIZATION)