Practice - Neural Signaling
Practice Questions
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What are the main parts of a neuron?
💡 Hint: Think of the structures that transmit signals.
What triggers an action potential?
💡 Hint: Remember the value around -55 mV.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the typical resting membrane potential of a neuron?
💡 Hint: This value indicates a negative interior relative to the outside of the cell.
True or False: Action potentials can be generated during the absolute refractory period.
💡 Hint: Think about the inactivation of sodium channels and their role in action potential generation.
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Challenge Problems
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Explain how changes in potassium ion concentration outside the neuron might affect resting membrane potential and action potential generation.
💡 Hint: Think about the Nernst equation and how concentration gradients impact cell potentials.
Design an experiment that tests the effect of increasing myelination on conduction velocity.
💡 Hint: Consider how saltatory conduction differs from continuous conduction.
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