PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

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.

Detailed explanation-2: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hyperpolarization is when the membrane potential becomes more negative at a particular spot on the neuron’s membrane, while depolarization is when the membrane potential becomes less negative (more positive).

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