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A neural impulse, also known as an action potential, is a rapid electrical signal that travels along the axon of a neuron. It occurs when a neuron is activated by stimuli, causing a temporary change in the electrical charge across its membrane. This change allows the neuron to communicate with other neurons, muscles, or glands, facilitating the transmission of information within the nervous system. The process is essential for functions such as reflexes, muscle contraction, and sensory perception.
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What is neural impulse?
A neural Impulse is a spike of electrical activity.
What are also called neural impulses?
Action potential is a neural impulse.
What generate and transmit nerve impulse?
A sensory stimulus can generate a neural impulse, as can repeated or multiple inputs of neural signals from other neurons.A neural signal is transmitted from one neuron to anotheracross a synapse via chemicals called neurotransmitters, and a neural impulse is transmitted along an axon of a neuron by either an action potential (in an unmyelinated axon) or by saltatory conduction (in a myelinated axon).
What do you call the state of a neuron when it is firing a neural impulse?
Resting potential.
The state of the neuron when not firing a neural impulse is known as?
Resting potential
How are hormones similar to neurotransmitters?
A neural impulse is similar to an electrical signal in three ways: 1. there are electrical voltages involved in the movement of the neural impulse; 2. an electrical signal can convey information, as can a neural impulse; 3. an electrical signal can cause an action, like a car starter switch starting the engine, and a neural impulse can cause a muscle to contract to move a limb. (note that with respect to the voltages involved in the neural impulse, the voltages are created by the movement of chemicals, charged particles called ions, somewhat similar to how batteries produce voltages.) (also note that the neural impulse is the signal which moves along the axon, as an action potential.)
What is Converging Circuit?
a neural curcuit in which a single impulse is transmitted over and over is a?
What is it called when another neural impulse cannot occur?
THe absolute refractory period
In terms of impulse conduction in the neurons which term refers to the period whereby no neural impulse can be generated even with intense stimulation?
The term that refers to the period during which no neural impulse can be generated, even with intense stimulation, is called the "absolute refractory period." During this phase, the sodium channels are inactivated, preventing the generation of another action potential. Following this period, there is a "relative refractory period," where a stronger-than-normal stimulus is required to elicit a neural impulse.
Why electrical impulses are referred to as neural impulses?
Electrical impulses are referred to as neural impulses because a neural impulse cause electrical impulses. Neurons use electrical impulses to send messages.
Which is the correct sequence in the transmission of a neural impulse?
dendrite, cell body, axon, synapse
The reabsorption of a neurotransmitter after it has transmitted a neural impulse is called?
Reuptake
