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Why it is more difficult to initiate an action potential during the relative refractory period?
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Define the period of repolarization when only a strong stimulus will elicit an action potential?
Relative refractory period
When do you use relative refractory period?
The relative refractory period is the time during which the generation of an action potential is impossible no matter the strength of the stimulus
Period of reploarization of the neuron during which it cannot respond to a second stimulus?
The absolute refractory period. This period occurs after the action potential has been initiated and is a result of inactivation of the sodium channels. These sodium channels would normally open up to allow sodium influx into the cell during an action potential. The absolute refractory period occurs during an ongoing action potential and is the period in which a subsequent action potential absolutely cannot be generated.This should not be confused with the relative refractory period which occurs immediately following the absolute refractory period (during membrane hyperpolarization). During this period a subsequent action potential is possible, but more difficult to attain.
The energy a particle possesses due to its position relative to other charged particles?
electric potential energy
What is the correct sequence of events that follows a threshold potential?
§Labor and management§Productivity§Wage levels§Training needs§Local infrastructureMeasuring site potential in step 3 involves determining whether a site can supply adequate resources needed to carry out the proposed business activity. Key issues include:•For many companies the most important resources will be labor and management.•The productivity and wage levels of local labor and managers.•The cost of training local managers, which can mean substantial investments of time and money.•And the efficiency of local infrastructures, including roads, bridges, airports, seaports, and telecommunications systems.
2 Define refractory period and differentiate between absolute and relative refractory periods?
refractory period is the interval between action potential , the absolute refractory period is the period in which second action potential can not be initiated but in relative refractory period the second action potential can be initiated by the more strong stimulus.
Define the period of repolarization when only a strong stimulus will elicit an action potential?
Relative refractory period
When do you use relative refractory period?
The relative refractory period is the time during which the generation of an action potential is impossible no matter the strength of the stimulus
What is the cause of the relative refractory period?
The Refractory period is when a second action potential is possible, but unlikely; second action potential only if the stimulus is sufficiently strong. The refractory period helps to prevent backflow of Sodium.
Absolute refractory period relative refractory period?
In absolute refractory period, none of channels are reconfigured, so that second active potential cannot be generated no matter how large the stimulus current is applied to the neuron. In contrast, in relative refractory period, some but not all of channels are reconfigured, another action potential can be generated but only by a greater stimulus current thatn that originally needed.
Period of reploarization of the neuron during which it cannot respond to a second stimulus?
The absolute refractory period. This period occurs after the action potential has been initiated and is a result of inactivation of the sodium channels. These sodium channels would normally open up to allow sodium influx into the cell during an action potential. The absolute refractory period occurs during an ongoing action potential and is the period in which a subsequent action potential absolutely cannot be generated.This should not be confused with the relative refractory period which occurs immediately following the absolute refractory period (during membrane hyperpolarization). During this period a subsequent action potential is possible, but more difficult to attain.
During which period can a second action potential be initiated by a larger than normal stimulus?
This the relative refractory period.
What is the absolute refractory period?
Absolute Refractory Period:It is the interval during which a second action potential absolutely cannot be initiated, no matter how large a stimulus is applied.ORAfter repolarization there is a period during which a second action potential cannot be initiated, no matter how large a stimulus current is applied to the neuron. This is called the absolute refractory period, and it is followed by a relative refractory period, during which another action potential can be generated
What is the difference between the effective refractory period and the relative refractory period?
-The effective refractory period is the time in which the cell is incapable of responding to a second stimulus between the phases of 0-3.5, while the relative refractory period is the time in which the cell is making preparations to receive stimulus between phase 3.5-4.
When can a second nerve impulse cannot be generated?
The generation of a second action in some neurons can only happen after a refractory period, when the membrane potential has returned it's base level or even more negative. This is because some types of Na+ channels inactivate at a positive potential and then require a negative potential to reset. Other neurons have other types of channels and can fire multiple action potentials to a single depolarization.
What is an exceptionally strong stimulus that can trigger a response?
Relative refractory period
What is the period of altered excitability when the heart may respond to a weaker than normal stimulus?
The Relative Refractory Period
