In a single-cell recording,
A)one electrode is placed inside the cell membrane and one electrode is placed outside the cell membrane.
B)one electrode is placed inside the soma and one electrode is placed inside the axon.
C)two electrodes are placed inside the cell membrane at different locations.

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In a single-cell recording, one electrode is placed inside the cell membrane and one electrode is placed outside the cell membrane. This allows for the recording of the electrical potential difference between the inside and outside of the cell membrane, which is important for studying the electrical activity of neurons. Option B is incorrect as it suggests that both electrodes are placed inside the cell, which is not the case. Option C is incorrect as it suggests that two electrodes are placed inside the cell membrane at different locations, which is not necessary for single-cell recordings.

In a Single-Cell Recording