the impulse would spread bidirectionally
The synapse between pre synaptic and post synaptic neuron. Here the acetylcholine is released. It is destroyed by the enzyme acetylcholinesterase in milliseconds, once the impulse is passed to the post synaptic neuron
An unstimulated neuron is a nerve cell that is not currently transmitting signals. It is in a resting state, with a stable membrane potential, and is not actively firing action potentials or sending messages to other neurons.
The nervous system sends messages through electrochemical signals. When a nerve cell (neuron) is stimulated, it generates an electrical impulse that travels along the neuron. At the end of the neuron, chemicals called neurotransmitters are released into the synapse, where they trigger a response in the next neuron in the circuit.
An unstimulated neuron's membrane is polarized, with a negative charge inside the cell relative to the outside. This resting membrane potential is maintained by the unequal distribution of ions across the cell membrane, particularly sodium and potassium ions. The neuron is ready to generate an action potential when stimulated.
An ipsilateral reflex arc refers to a neural pathway where sensory input and motor output occur on the same side of the body. For example, in a knee-jerk reflex, the sensory neuron detects a stimulus and the motor neuron causes a response, both on the same side.
When a neuron is sufficiently stimulated, it depolarizes, allowing sodium ions to rush into the cell, triggering an action potential. The action potential travels down the length of the neuron, causing the release of neurotransmitters at the synapse and facilitating communication with other neurons.
When a neuron is sufficiently stimulated, it reaches its threshold potential which causes voltage-gated sodium channels to open. This allows sodium ions to rush into the neuron, depolarizing the membrane and generating an action potential. This electrical signal then travels down the length of the neuron, allowing for communication with other neurons or target cells.
When a neuron is stimulated enough, it reaches its threshold potential and fires an action potential. This action potential travels down the axon of the neuron, allowing for the communication of signals to other neurons or cells.
irritability (ability to be stimulated)
irritability (ability to be stimulated)
False( When a stimulus acts on a neuron, it increases the permeability of the stimulated point of its membrane to sodium ions. )
When a neuron is stimulated by another neuron, an action potential is generated and travels down the axon of the stimulated neuron. This action potential triggers the release of neurotransmitters at the synapse, which then binds to receptors on the postsynaptic neuron, leading to either excitation or inhibition of the postsynaptic neuron.
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The cell membrane becomes more permeable to the sodium potassium ions.
Any topical neuron can be stimulated through the pressure (whether it be little or a lot) of touch. In response to a topical neuron being stimulated it can cause a chain reaction effect to the neurological mapping of the area being affected.
If a neuron was stimulated simultaneously at both ends, the action potential generated in the middle would effectively cancel out due to the opposing electrical currents flowing towards each other. This phenomenon is known as antidromic collision and may prevent the neuron from conducting signals efficiently.
Irrespective of what the stimuli entails, the probability that the neuron will fire will be changed by its input. For instance, if the sum of all the inputs at a given time produce local membrane hyperpolarization, then there will a reduced probability that the neuron will fire an action potential. And vice versa. In other words, the action potential frequency is the only outcome that is possible. However, the value of this frequency can be anywhere from 0-20 cycles per second for most neurons.