Postsynaptic Membrane Potential and Synaptic Transmission Quiz
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Which type of postsynaptic potential causes an upward deflection of potential towards the threshold?

  • IPSP
  • Graded potential
  • Synaptic transmission
  • EPSP (correct)

    • What ion moves from outside the cell to the inside during EPSP in the postsynaptic membrane?

  • K+
  • Cl-
  • Ca2+
  • Na+ (correct)

    • What ion moves from inside to the outside of the cell during IPSP in the postsynaptic membrane?

  • Ca2+
  • Na+
  • K+ (correct)
  • Cl-

    • Which of the following is true about the generation of postsynaptic membrane potential?

    <p>It is graded</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of dendrites and the cell body in generating graded potential?

    <p>Generate graded potential</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of muscle tissue?

    <p>It receives innervation from the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a major function of skeletal muscle?

    <p>Generation of movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What connects skeletal muscles to bones?

    <p>Tendons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the length of a muscle cell during most types of contraction?

    <p>It decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of shivering action in skeletal muscles?

    <p>To produce heat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of muscle tissue?

    <p>It can change its resting membrane potential value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of muscle fascicles in skeletal muscles?

    <p>To contain muscle cells/fibers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major function of skeletal muscles?

    <p>Heat production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the length of a muscle cell during most types of contraction?

    <p>It decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen if muscles connecting joints get teared?

    <p>Dislocation of the joints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of muscle tissue?

    <p>It does not receive innervation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of muscle fascicles in skeletal muscles?

    <p>To stabilize joints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen if muscles connecting joints get teared?

    <p>There will be dislocation of the joints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major function of skeletal muscles?

    <p>Movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the length of a muscle cell during most types of contraction?

    <p>It decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

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