PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A neuron has a resting potential of about ____ millivolts
A
+50
B
-70
C
-55
D
-80
E
+35
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The resting membrane potential of a neuron is about-70 mV (mV=millivolt)-this means that the inside of the neuron is 70 mV less than the outside. At rest, there are relatively more sodium ions outside the neuron and more potassium ions inside that neuron.

Detailed explanation-2: -A neuron has a resting potential of-70 mV and a threshold voltage of-50 mV. There are currently three active synapses on the neuron’s dendrites, each located the same distance from the axon.

Detailed explanation-3: -The relative excess of positive charges outside and negative charges inside the membrane of a nerve cell at rest is maintained because the lipid bilayer acts as a barrier to the diffusion of ions, and give rise to an electrical potential difference, which ranges from about 60 to 70 mV.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: The resting membrane potential on a neuron membrane is-70 mV. This membrane potential is maintained by the action of sodium potassium pumps, where more sodium ions are pumped out than potassium ions are brought in.

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