Neurons and Action Potentials

Neurons and Action Potentials

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Neurons and Action Potentials

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the function of the giant axon in a squid?

To move the squid's tail

To innervate the squid's mantle muscle

To send electrical signals to the brain

To regulate the squid's body temperature

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What causes an electrical signal in neurons?

Chemicals

Light

Sound

Heat

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which ions are important in the nervous system?

Sodium and potassium

Calcium and chloride

Sodium and calcium

Potassium and chloride

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the resting membrane potential of a neuron?

-70 mV

-55 mV

0 mV

+70 mV

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is an action potential?

An explosion of electrical activity in a neuron

The resting state of a neuron

The movement of ions across the neuron membrane

The threshold level of a neuron

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What happens when a neuron reaches the threshold level?

An action potential is fired

The neuron becomes hyperpolarized

The neuron returns to resting potential

The neuron stops sending signals

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What causes depolarization in a neuron?

Sodium ions rushing into the neuron

Potassium ions rushing out of the neuron

Chloride ions crossing the neuron membrane

Protein molecules entering the neuron

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