What does depolarization in a neuron refer to?
What will be an ideal response?
It refers to a shift in a neuron's membrane voltage potential, generally from its resting potential of approximately -70 mV towards 0 mV. During an action potential, this depolarization actually involves a shift from its resting potential beyond 0 mV to around +30 mV.
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Research on ethnic identity as measured by the Multigroup Ethnic Identity Measure (MEIM) has found that a. ethnic identity is negatively associated with self-esteem in later adolescence and adulthood. b. the salience of ethnic identity is the same for those who face discrimination and for those who do not. c. individuals with positive ethnic identity deal more effectively with threatening
social situations involvingdiscrimination and stereotyping. d. ethnic identity is stronger in men than women.
What does the term mittelschmerz refer to?
a. Slight pain or sensation felt by some women during ovulation b. A German celebration that occurs upon a female's first period c. The time when the ovaries first begin producing estrogen d. The pain felt prior to childbirth when the cervix softens and dilates