Question 1
What is the primary role of the phospholipid bilayer in a neuron?
Question 2
What concept does the Nernst Equation help to calculate?
Question 3
What is the typical value of the resting potential in neurons?
Question 4
In the analogy of the battery, what does the wire connecting the cathode and anode represent in neuronal function?
Question 5
What does the ion chloride (Cl-) contribute to in neuronal signal transmission?
Question 6
How is the function of a neuron analogous to an electrical information superhighway?
Question 7
What is the primary function of ion channels in neuronal membranes?
Question 8
What leads to action potentials in neurons?
Question 9
How do sodium and calcium ions influence the electrical potential in neurons?
Question 10
What is the primary role of potassium ions (K+) in neuronal function?
Question 11
What is the equilibrium potential in a neuron?
Question 12
Why do potassium ions (K+) move out of the neuron?
Question 13
How do potassium ions contribute to establishing membrane potentials?
Question 14
Which ion is NOT mentioned as a key player in neuronal function?
Question 15
What is the function of ions in neuronal signal transmission?