PHYSIOLOGY
NEUROTRANSMISSION
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Which of the following statements is not true? During resting membrane potential,
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an abundance of sodium ions are found outside of the neuron in the extracellular space
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sodium ions leak out of the neuron into the extracellular space
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an abundance of potassium ions are found inside of the neuron in the intracellular space
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there is a charge difference between the inside and outside of a neuron of-70 mv
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the sodium/potassium pump is responsible for maintaining the transmembrane potential of a neuron
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: The correct answer is option A. During the resting state of a neuron, the inside of the cell has a negative charge, as compared to the positive charge of the extracellular environment.
Detailed explanation-2: -Electrically excitable cells, such as neurons, do not depend on anions in order to maintain the resting membrane potential.
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