Asked by ALLISSA BUCHANAN on Sep 28, 2024
When a neuron is neither receiving nor sending,what is the approximate voltage of the electrical charge that exists between the inside and the outside of a neuron
A) -700 millivolts
B) -70 millivolts
C) +70 millivolts
D) +700 millivolts
Electrical Charge
A physical property that causes matter to experience a force when placed in an electromagnetic field.
Neuron
A nerve cell, responsible for the conveyance of nerve impulses, functioning in the nervous system.
Millivolts
A unit of electric potential equal to one thousandth of a volt, often used in measuring small voltages.
- Acquire knowledge on the electrical properties of neurons, including details on resting potential and action potential.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the electrical properties of neurons, including details on resting potential and action potential.