Match the term with the correct definition.
-Local Potential
A)a small change in the resting membrane potential confined to a small area
B)a charge difference across the plasma membrane when the cell is in an unstimulated state
C)a larger change in resting membrane potential that spreads over entire surface of a cell
D)membrane becomes more positive when sodium ions diffuse into cell
E)return to the resting membrane potential

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A local potential refers to a small change in the resting membrane potential confined to a small area.

B) Resting Membrane Potential
 The resting membrane potential refers to a charge difference across the plasma membrane when the cell is in an unstimulated state.

C) Action Potential
 An action potential refers to a larger change in resting membrane potential that spreads over the entire surface of a cell.

D) Depolarization
 Depolarization refers to when the membrane becomes more positive when sodium ions diffuse into the cell.

E) Repolarization
 Repolarization refers to the return to the resting membrane potential.

Answer: A) Local Potential; B) Resting Membrane Potential; C) Action Potential; D) Depolarization; E) Repolarization.

Match the Term with the Correct Definition