Describe the process of action potential
It occurs when the neuron sends the signal into the axon away from the cell body. There are 4 steps in action potential. They are
Maintenance of resting potential
Depolarization
Repolarization
Really establishment of resting potential.
I'm the first step sodium and potassium channels are closed. During depolarization sodium channels are open due to stimulus. During depolarization sodium channels get closed and potassium channels are open. Again the sodium and potassium channels are closed which leads to the establishment of resting potential.
Describe briefly how myelination of the axon speeds up the conduction of the action potential. What is the molecular process that is altered? Maximum number of characters (including HTML tags added by text editor): 32,000 Show RichText Editor and character count) 1
Describe the events of an action potential is conducted down the membrane of an axon and how it is transmitted to another cell across a synapse causing an IPSP or an EPSP.
Describe the creation of the action potential from start to finish, discussing the flow of ions across the membrane. Make sure describe each step.
21. Describe a reflex arc, stating all the parts and the direction of flow of the action potential.
Describe how an action potential occurs in a neuron and any ions which are involved. Also explain the following graph at each point. | Voltage (mv) Time (ms)
Briefly describe the roles of ion channels in generating an action potential in healthy individuals. You may use a diagram to answer the question if you wish. Please make this detailed
5. Sketch a typical neuronal action potential (AP), and describe the important events or conditions that drive or are otherwise associated with: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. Reaching threshold for the AP at the base of the upswing The high slew (steep slope) portion of the upswing The peak The rapid reversal of potential The overshoot The absolute refractory period The relative refractory period
Describe the mechanism of homoloqous deserisitizahar and its significane. The action potential is self proqaqating. Expoain how this takes place and why it is so important. Define and explain each of the following Local homeostatic control mechanism Epsp vs IPSP Large dense care synatptic vescicles Schwann cells Spatial summahion
For action potentials and membrane potentials: Describe how the membrane depolarizes and then repolarizes, how an action potential opens voltage gated channels in front of it and thus passes the action potential further and further down the neuron.
Name all the cellular and membranous structure involved in action potential Trial Physiology: Explain in detail, the action potential process.