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Effect of Sodium Influx on a Neuron Membrane

Topic: Physiology

Created on Monday, September 1 2014 by jdmiles

Last modified on Monday, September 1 2014.

Influx of Sodium (Na+) across a neuron membrane has a(n) __________ effect

 
        A) Depressing
 
        B) Negligible
 
        C) Inhibitory
 
        D) Excitatory
 
        E) Highly suspicious
 

 


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A) Depressing

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When sodium (Na+) ions flow from the extracellular space into the cytoplasm of a cell, the effect is excitatory. The cell membrane becomes depolarized, or less negative.  (See References)

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B) Negligible

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When sodium (Na+) ions flow from the extracellular space into the cytoplasm of a cell, the effect is excitatory. The cell membrane becomes depolarized, or less negative.  (See References)

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C) Inhibitory

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When sodium (Na+) ions flow from the extracellular space into the cytoplasm of a cell, the effect is excitatory. The cell membrane becomes depolarized, or less negative.  (See References)

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D) Excitatory

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When sodium (Na+) ions flow from the extracellular space into the cytoplasm of a cell, the effect is excitatory. The cell membrane becomes depolarized, or less negative.  (See References)

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E) Highly suspicious

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When sodium (Na+) ions flow from the extracellular space into the cytoplasm of a cell, the effect is excitatory. The cell membrane becomes depolarized, or less negative.  (See References)

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References:

1. John Nolte; three-dimentional brain reconstructions by John Sundsten. The human brain: an introduction to its functional anatomy. Philadelphia, PA : Mosby/Elsevier, c2009. (ISBN:0323041310)Advertising:
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Effect of Sodium Influx on a Neuron Membrane
Question ID: 90114165
Question written by J. Douglas Miles, (C) 2006-2009, all rights reserved.
Created: 09/01/2014
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