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During which period of the action potential are K+ ions are moving through a vol

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Question

During which period of the action potential are K+ ions are moving through a voltage-gated K+ channel?

Question 9 options:

a)

b)

c)

d)

e) K+ ions are constantly moving through a voltage-gated K+ channel.

Suppose you created a genetically engineered octopus that had neurons with voltage-gated Na+ and K+ channels that opened at the same time in response to a change in voltage. How action potentials of those engineered neurons be different that the recording in the diagram?

Question 11 options:

a)

b)

c)

d)

e)

a)

From 5 to the resting potential.

b)

From 3 to 5.

c)

From 2 to 4.

d)

From 1to 3.

e) K+ ions are constantly moving through a voltage-gated K+ channel.

Suppose you created a genetically engineered octopus that had neurons with voltage-gated Na+ and K+ channels that opened at the same time in response to a change in voltage. How action potentials of those engineered neurons be different that the recording in the diagram?

Question 11 options:

a)

Threshold values would increase.

b)

The “overshoot” would be more pronounced, dipping more below the resting membrane potential line.

c)

The period of hyperpolarization would be longer.

d)

The peak would occur over a longer period of time.

e)

The line from 1-4 would be less curvy, and probably a flat, straight line. +40 3 2 Thrshold of excitation The action potential of a neuron, as recorded using 1 4 -70 Resting potential 5 Mysterious X axis! microelectrodes and a voltage meter, is shown in the figure. Unfortunately, the label for the x-axis is missing. Reference: action potential

Explanation / Answer

1st question : From 3 to 5 ( B )

2nd question : The line from 1-4 would be less curvy and probably a flat , straight line . ( E )

Thats because it is sodium / potassium both going out , so it wont cause the membrane potential change much .