If a stimulus of S mV produces an action potential in a cell of amplitude of 110 m V(from the resting potential of -90 mV to the peak of depolarization of 20 mV), can astimulus of 10 mV produce an action potential of 220 mV? Briefly explain why.f. Predict the effect of a reduced extracelluar concentration of Na" on the magnitude ofthe action potential in an electrically excitable cell.e.

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f. Predict the effect of a reduced extracelluar concentration of Na* on the magnitude of the action potential in an electrically excitable cell.

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(from the resting potential of -90 mV to the peak of depolarization of 20 mV), can a
stimulus of 10 mV produce an action potential of 220 mV? Briefly explain why.
f. Predict the effect of a reduced extracelluar concentration of Na" on the magnitude of
the action potential in an electrically excitable cell.
e.

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