11.4.2 - Nerve Impulse Transmission
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What is resting potential?
💡 Hint: Think about the charge difference inside versus outside the neuron.
What happens during depolarization?
💡 Hint: Recall the role of sodium ions.
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What is the main ion that causes depolarization during an action potential?
💡 Hint: Remember which ion enters the cell during depolarization.
True or False: The refractory period allows for immediate subsequent action potentials.
💡 Hint: Think about the need for recovery before the next signal.
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Imagine a scenario where a toxin blocks sodium channels. Predict the effects on nerve impulse transmission.
💡 Hint: Consider the essential role of sodium ions in action potentials.
Evaluate the impact of increasing synaptic neurotransmitter levels on the postsynaptic neuron's activity.
💡 Hint: Relate to examples of neurotransmitter involvement in conditions like anxiety.
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