NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

EMBRYOLOGY

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which term describes the difference in electrical charge across a membrane?
A
membrane potential
B
resting potential
C
electrical potential
D
electrical current
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Membrane potential describes the difference in electrical charge across a membrane. This is brought by the difference in ion concentration between the inside and outside as per the separation by the membrane. The membrane potential plays an integral role in allowing signal transmission in the neuron.

Detailed explanation-2: -The difference in total charge between the inside and outside of the cell is called the membrane potential.

Detailed explanation-3: -An action potential, also called a nerve impulse, is an electrical charge that travels along the membrane of a neuron. It can be generated when a neuron’s membrane potential is changed by chemical signals from a nearby cell.

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