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What is impulse in the nervous system?

electrical wave conducted along the nerve generated by the voltage difference across the cell membrane of the nerve cells.


Nerve impulse consists of a wave of moving away from a point of stimulation?

Nerve impulses are electrical signals that travel along the length of a nerve cell. These signals are initiated by the movement of ions across the cell membrane, creating a wave of depolarization that propagates down the length of the nerve fiber. This depolarization causes the nerve cell to fire, transmitting the signal to other cells.


What is quicker a nerve impulse or a hormone?

nerve impulse


A neuron transmits a nerve impulse as a wave of?

A neuron transmits a nerve impulse as a wave of electrical activity called an action potential. This action potential travels along the length of the neuron's axon and triggers the release of neurotransmitters at the synapse, allowing communication between neurons.


Which travels quicker through the body a nerve impulse or a hormons?

a nerve impulse


Traveling wave of excitation is known as?

Traveling wave of excitation is known as an action potential in nerve cells or an impulse in muscle cells. This wave allows for communication and coordination of cell activities in the body.


How does a nerve impulse follow all or nothing principle?

How does a nerve impulse follow the all-or-nothing principle???


What pathway does a nerve impulse follow after initiated into a receptor?

nerve my a$$ nerve


Sensory receptors of the ear?

The ear contains sensory receptors such as hair cells in the cochlea, responsible for detecting sound waves, and the semicircular canals, which detect changes in head position and movement to help with balance. These receptors convert physical stimuli into electrical signals that are transmitted to the brain for interpretation.


Is an action potential necessary for a nerve impulse to occur?

Yes, an action potential is needed for a nerve impulse to occur.


Is a action potential necessary for a nerve impulse to occur?

Yes, an action potential is needed for a nerve impulse to occur.


A Traveling wave of excitation is what you know as?

A traveling wave of excitation is commonly known as an action potential. It is a brief electrical impulse that travels along the length of a nerve cell or muscle fiber, allowing for rapid communication and coordination within the body.