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A.P. propagation consists of the movement of the action potential along the axon, axon terminals and dendrites. A.P. propagation is non-decremental meaning that the amplitude of the A.P. remains constant throughout the propagation. Action potentials are also follow the principle of all-or-none fashion. Meaning if there is not enough summation(adding of EPSPs and mEPPs) to bring the stimulus to threshold, then no AP will be elicited
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Where does potassium diffuse to after an action potential is propagated?
Out of the cell into the tissue fluid.
Action potential will be propagated only after a sufficiently large resting membrane potential has been achieved in the direction of?
depolarization
What has to be crossed before the neuron fires?
The threshold potential must be reached for the neuron to fire. This is the level of depolarization that triggers an action potential to be generated and propagated along the neuron.
Which part of the neuron is capable of generating an action potiental?
The axon hillock is the part of the neuron that is capable of generating an action potential. It integrates incoming signals from the dendrites and, if the threshold is reached, triggers the action potential to be propagated down the axon.
What is self propagated depolarization?
Self-propagated depolarization refers to the process by which an action potential triggers the opening of voltage-gated ion channels along the membrane, causing further depolarization in adjacent regions of the neuron. This process allows the action potential to travel down the length of the neuron, enabling rapid communication within the nervous system.
How far would an action potential propagated in an unmyelinated axon?
The impulse will go to the terminal end of the axon. Other wise the very purpose of the innervation will be defeated.
How do nerve impulses follow th all-or-nothing principle?
The action action potential produced needs to reach the threshold for the AP to be propagated. If it doesn't reach the threshold, there is not enough Na+ to stimulate the positive feedback system which allows the action potential to be self-propagated. Instead, K+ channels will be opened, and it will enter repolarisation phase, and the AP wll not be conducted. AND ALL YOU PEOPLE OUT THERE MAKE A RUNESCAPE ACCOUNT ! #1 MMO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND DONT DO PRIVATE SERVERS THEY SUCK
Where does the action potential occur on a neuron?
The action potential occurs at the axon hillock, which is the initial segment of the axon where the cell body transitions into the axon. This is where the threshold potential is reached and an all-or-nothing electrical signal is generated and propagated down the axon.
Where is action potential specifically found?
Action potentials are found in the axons of neurons, where they are responsible for transmitting electrical signals over long distances. The action potential is generated at the axon hillock and then propagated down the axon to communicate with other neurons or muscles.
Are action potential and local potential reversible?
Under normal circumstances action potential will proceed unilaterally. An action potential cannot proceed down an axon and depolarize in the reverse direction on the same axon. It must carry information on one axon in one direction and then on another axon in a separate direction. In a lab you can depolarize neurons in the middle of an axon and it will depolarize bilaterally.
The trigger zone of a neuron includes?
The trigger zone of a neuron includes the axon hillock, where graded potentials are summed together to determine if an action potential will be initiated. It is the region where voltage-gated sodium channels are concentrated and play a crucial role in generating an action potential. If the depolarization at the trigger zone reaches a certain threshold, an action potential will be generated and propagated down the axon.
What are the key differences between graded potential and action potential in terms of their mechanisms and functions?
Graded potentials are small changes in membrane potential that can be either depolarizing or hyperpolarizing, and they occur in response to stimuli. They are localized and can vary in strength. Action potentials, on the other hand, are large, all-or-nothing changes in membrane potential that are triggered when a threshold is reached. They are propagated along the axon and are essential for long-distance communication in neurons.
