We are recording action potentials being generated by neurons we have in cellicuiture. We notice that the action potentials are being fired off, but the height of the peak (the highest point of depolarization) is lower than has been recorded in these cells before. Given this information, what type of issue might these cells be experiencing? O The sodium channels are opening prematurely. O The sodium channels are inactivating too quickly. O The potassium channels are opening too late. O The potassium channels are staying open longer than expected.

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We are recording action potentials being generated by neurons we have in cell culture. We notice that the action potentials are being fired off, but
the height of the peak (the highest point of depolarization) is lower than has been recorded in these cells before. Given this information, what
type of issue might these cells be experiencing?
O The sodium channels are opening prematurely.
O The sodium channels are inactivating too quickly.
O The potassium channels are opening too late.
O The potassium channels are staying open longer than expected.
Transcribed Image Text:QUESTION 6 We are recording action potentials being generated by neurons we have in cell culture. We notice that the action potentials are being fired off, but the height of the peak (the highest point of depolarization) is lower than has been recorded in these cells before. Given this information, what type of issue might these cells be experiencing? O The sodium channels are opening prematurely. O The sodium channels are inactivating too quickly. O The potassium channels are opening too late. O The potassium channels are staying open longer than expected.
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