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A membrane potential becomes more positive or less negative when the cell experiences depolarization. This occurs when there is an influx of positively charged ions, such as sodium (Na+), into the cell, which reduces the negativity of the resting membrane potential. This change can trigger action potentials in excitable cells, such as neurons and muscle cells, facilitating communication and contraction. Conversely, hyperpolarization makes the membrane potential more negative, typically due to the influx of chloride ions (Cl-) or efflux of potassium ions (K+).
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If you multiply a negative by a negative is it a positive?
Yes, any time you multiply a negative by a negative, it automatically becomes a positive.
What will happen to the slope of a line if the line is shifted so that the y intercept increases and the x intercept remains the same?
The answer depends on the signs of the original intercepts.x negative, y negative: negative slope becomes less negative and could go positive.x negative, y positive: positive slope becomes greater.x positive, y negative: positive slope becomes less positive and could go negative.x positive, y positive: negative slope becomes more negative.For 1 and 3, the slope changes sign when the y intercept crosses the origin.
When you add a negative number by a negative number do you get a negative or positive number?
You get a positive number because a negative number reverses the other negative so it becomes a positive number.
What does it mean for a negative to be decreased by a negative?
It becomes less negative To explain. Lets take a negative, eg -5. If we decrease it by 1, it becomes -6 (where 1 is positive) Thus if we decrease it by -1, it becomes -4 (as the -1 is negative) Note that the final number could be positive, For example, if you decrease -5 by -6, you get +1
Are all whole numbers positive or negative?
All integers can be positive or negative, including zero. But zero on its own is neither positive nor negative. It is directly inbetween where one becomes the other.
If a resting potential becomes more negative what happens to the cell?
When the membrane potential becomes more negative it is being hyperpolarized. Remember the resting membrane potential is already at a negative state (~70mV). So if you are making a comparison of a membrane potential that is hyperpolarized in comparison to a resting membrane potential, the resting membrane potential is said to be more depolarized.When the membrane potential becomes more positive it is called depolarization.
When the membrane potential becomes more negative is it hyperpolarized?
Yes, when the membrane potential becomes more negative, it is referred to as hyperpolarization. This occurs when the inside of the cell becomes less positive or more negative relative to the outside, often due to the influx of negatively charged ions or the efflux of positively charged ions. Hyperpolarization makes it less likely for a neuron to fire an action potential.
During depolarization does the neurons membrane become negative?
During depolarization, the neuron's membrane potential becomes less negative as positive ions enter the cell. This is due to the opening of voltage-gated sodium channels, allowing sodium ions to flow into the cell.
Does an action potential involve the outflux of negative ions to deploarize the membrane?
No, an action potential primarily involves the influx of positive ions, specifically sodium ions (Na+), into the neuron, which causes depolarization of the membrane. During depolarization, the inside of the cell becomes more positive relative to the outside. While negative ions, such as chloride (Cl-), can influence membrane potential, they do not play a direct role in the generation of action potentials. Instead, the outflux of potassium ions (K+) occurs during repolarization, restoring the membrane potential after depolarization.
If a resting neuron is stimulated and there is an inward flow of positive charges into the cell the membrane potential will?
If a resting neuron is stimulated and there is an inward flow of positive charges into the cell, the membrane potential will depolarize, meaning the inside of the cell becomes less negative. This can trigger an action potential if the depolarization reaches the threshold level.
How is the resting potential different from repolarization?
The resting potential is the stable membrane potential of a cell at rest, typically around -70mV. Repolarization refers to the return of the membrane potential to its resting value after depolarization, where the cell becomes more negative again due to potassium channels opening.
What is a reduction in membrane potential called?
A reduction in membrane potential is called hyperpolarization. This occurs when the inside of the cell becomes more negative than the outside, making it less likely for the cell to generate an action potential.
When three negative are multiplied is the product positive or negative?
It is a positive. When you multiply a negative and a negative, it becomes a positive, then you multipy the positive with the other positive
What occurs during the depolarization phase of the action potential?
During the depolarization phase of the action potential, the neuron's membrane potential becomes more positive due to the rapid influx of sodium ions (Na+) through voltage-gated sodium channels. This process occurs when the membrane potential reaches a certain threshold, causing these channels to open. As sodium ions enter the cell, the interior becomes less negative, leading to a further increase in membrane potential until it reaches its peak. This phase is crucial for the propagation of electrical signals along neurons.
How do you add a negative by a negative?
you make it a positive because negative add negative becomes a positive
The process of depolarization and repolarization is called?
The process of depolarization and repolarization is called an action potential. During depolarization, the cell's membrane potential becomes more positive, while during repolarization, the membrane potential returns to its resting state.
What is the rapid change in a membrane potential caused by the depolarization of a neuron?
The rapid change in membrane potential caused by the depolarization of a neuron is known as an action potential. This occurs when the neuron's membrane potential becomes less negative, reaching a threshold that triggers voltage-gated sodium channels to open, allowing sodium ions to rush into the cell. This influx of positive ions causes a swift rise in the membrane potential, resulting in a spike that propagates along the neuron, enabling the transmission of electrical signals. Following this, the neuron repolarizes as potassium channels open to restore the resting membrane potential.
