18.3.1 - Generation and Conduction of Nerve Impulse
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What is resting potential?
💡 Hint: Think about the state when a neuron is not transmitting signals.
What happens during depolarization?
💡 Hint: Recall the influx of ions.
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What occurs during depolarization of a neuron?
💡 Hint: Think about the flow of sodium.
True or False: During repolarization, the inside of the neuron becomes more negatively charged.
💡 Hint: Remember what happens with potassium.
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Explain how an increased concentration of potassium ions inside the neuron might affect resting potential and action potential.
💡 Hint: Consider how ion concentrations affect the electrical properties of the membrane.
Design an experiment to demonstrate the effects of inhibiting the sodium-potassium pump on nerve impulse conduction.
💡 Hint: Think about the essential roles of sodium and potassium in action potential generation.
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