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10.1 Nervous system (Resting Potential) DB024

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the normal resting potential of a neuron cell membrane?
a)
+40mV
b)
-30mV
c)
+55mV
d)
-70mV
2.
The sodium potassium pump restores the resting potential. By which process does this work? 
a)
Osmosis
b)
Diffusion
c)
Facilitated diffusion
d)
Active transport
3.
When a neuron is not engaged in an impulse.
a)
Resting potential
b)
Action potential
c)
Neural potential
d)
Synaptic potential
4.
When a neuron is resting, the inside of the axon has a ____________ charge.
a)
positive
b)
negative
5.
In resting potential, neurons have more _________ on the outside of the cell membrane.
a)
K+
b)
NaCl
c)
Na+
d)
Cl-
6.
In resting potential, neurons have more ____________ on the inside of the cell membrane.
a)
NaCl
b)
Na+
c)
K+
d)
Cl-
7.

Which one of the following is involved in maintaining a resting membrane potential?

a)

Na+/K+ ATPase pump moves 3Na+ in for every 2K+ out

b)

Na+/K+ ATPase pump moves 3K+ in for every 2Na+ out

c)

Na+/K+ ATPase pump moves 3Na+ out for every 2K+ in

d)

Na+/K+ ATPase pump moves 3K+ out for every 2Na+ in

8.

When a neurone has not been activated, it is resting, the membrane is said to be...

a)

polarised

b)

depolarised

c)

hyperpolarised

9.

True or False: A resting neurone isn't using any ATP

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Which of the following is NOT true of the Sodium-Potassium Pump?

a)

3 sodiums are pumped out

b)

2 potassiums are pumped out

c)

energy is used

d)

ions are moved against the gradient