Pathogenic microbe
A newly discovered pathogenic microbe produces a toxin that blocks the Na+ leak channels. Choose the condition which would be induced by exposure to this type of toxin. 0 Neuron conducts action potentials normally but does not transmit these potentials across synapses. 0 Rapid depolarization at threshold potential does not occur. 0 Rapid depolarisation of the membrane at threshold potential occurs but does not repolarise immediately afterward. O No membrane potential observed (i.e., measures at 0 mV). 0 The neuron becomes hyperpolarised (resting potential decreases below
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