Action Potential

Welcome to the "Action Potential" category on Questions LLC! If you have ever wondered about the fascinating phenomenon that drives the communication within our nervous system, you have come to the right place. Here, you will find a collection of questions and answers dedicated to understanding action potentials and their importance in transmitting signals between cells in our bodies. Delve into the world of neurons, electric impulses, and the intricate mechanisms that make our brain and nervous system function seamlessly. Whether you are a student, an enthusiast, or simply curious about the wonders of neuroscience, we invite you to explore this category and quench your thirst for knowledge on action potentials!

Questions (14)

According to the all-or-none law:A. all axons in an area will fight at a given signal. B. an axon moves from its resting state
1. 4 answers
2. asked by Angela
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According to the all-or-none law:a. all axons in an area will fight at a given signal. b. an axon moves from its resting state
1. 1 answer
2. asked by Kasey
3. 421 views
When an impulse moves down the axon,a. sodium ions first rush out of the cell. b. a small part of the axon momentarily reverses
1. 2 answers
2. asked by Lily
3. 693 views
During phase 3 of the action potential, (chose one)A. chemical gated ion channels B. voltage gated Na + channels C. voltage
1. 3 answers
2. asked by D
3. 42 views
Use the dropdown lists to complete the statement: During phase 3 of the action potential,[ Select ] are open and [ Select ]
1. 3 answers
2. asked by D
3. 45 views
Phase 1 of the action potential graph is aGroup of answer choices graded depolarization action potential depolarization
1. 3 answers
2. asked by D
3. 40 views
I am a little confused about the action potential concept (see nervous system)I have 3 multiple-choice questions that I need
1. 1 answer
2. asked by Sarah
3. 995 views
Reducing the extracellular Na+ concentration from a normal value of 150 mM to 75 mM would have what effect on the action
1. 1 answer
2. asked by Francis
3. 45 views
After an action potential, the voltage-gated sodium channels close thena. sodium ions diffuse into the axons b. potassium ions
1. 2 answers
2. asked by Safari
3. 557 views
The repolarization of an action potential occurs in part because:The repolarization of an action potential occurs in part
1. 1 answer
2. asked by James
3. 39 views
generation of the action potential on the sarcolemma occurs aftera. calcium ion bonds to chemically-gated ion channels on the
1. 1 answer
2. asked by d
3. 25 views
What causes the plateau phase during a cardiac muscle action potential?Group of answer choices Closed voltage gated Ca+ channels
1. 1 answer
2. asked by a
3. 29 views
Which of the following best describes the direction of the action potential?a. from one axon terminal to another axon terminal
1. 1 answer
2. asked anonymously
3. 23 views
__________ refers to an increase in membrane potential (i.e., toward zero) when a signal is received.a. Repolarization b.
1. 1 answer
2. asked anonymously
3. 9 views