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An action potential is a brief electrical signal that travels along a neuron's membrane. It is generated when the neuron is stimulated and involves a rapid change in voltage. This signal allows neurons to communicate with each other and transmit information throughout the nervous system.
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What is the difference between generator potential and action potential in terms of their roles in the nervous system?
Generator potential is a small electrical signal that occurs in response to a stimulus, while action potential is a larger electrical signal that is responsible for transmitting signals along the nerve cell. Generator potential initiates the process of creating an action potential, which then allows for the transmission of signals within the nervous system.
What regulates the involuntary action of the lungs?
The autonomic nervous system regulates the involuntary action of the lungs. The parasympathetic nervous system controls the smooth muscles in the airways and helps to slow down breathing. The sympathetic nervous system can also influence lung function in response to stress or exercise.
What cell that generates action potential?
Neurons are cells that generate action potentials. Action potentials are electrical signals that allow neurons to communicate with each other and transmit information throughout the nervous system.
What is the function of a synapse in the nervous system?
The function of a synapse in the nervous system is to transmit signals between neurons, allowing for communication and coordination of various bodily functions and behaviors.
What is the electrical message that travels along a neuron?
The electrical message that travels along a neuron is called an action potential. It is a brief change in electrical voltage that travels down the length of the neuron, allowing for communication between neurons and the transmission of signals throughout the nervous system.
Is action potential all or none?
In terms of the nervous system, yes.
The fundamental cell type that conducts an action potential in the nervous system is a?
neuron
What is the difference between generator potential and action potential in terms of their roles in the nervous system?
Generator potential is a small electrical signal that occurs in response to a stimulus, while action potential is a larger electrical signal that is responsible for transmitting signals along the nerve cell. Generator potential initiates the process of creating an action potential, which then allows for the transmission of signals within the nervous system.
What kind of potential is it when a neuron fires?
When a signal is sent out from the nervous system it is caused a release of a neurotransmitter that releases an action potential.
The cells in the nervous system that receive and send neurotransmitter messages?
impulses travel to and from the central nervous system allowing the brain and spinal cord to control all your other body systems
What is the main function of the nervous?
The nervous system's main function is to communicate with and control every part of the body, whether it be voluntary or involuntary. It controls every reflex, action, emotion, and thought.
What is the function of a mammal's nervous system?
there are nervous
One function of the nervous system is to maintain?
One function of the nervous system is to maintain the entire body.
What regulates the involuntary action of the lungs?
The autonomic nervous system regulates the involuntary action of the lungs. The parasympathetic nervous system controls the smooth muscles in the airways and helps to slow down breathing. The sympathetic nervous system can also influence lung function in response to stress or exercise.
What type of cell enhances the velocity of electrical transmission of an action potential along an axon in the central nervous system?
Oligodendrocyte
When an action potential passes through the central nervous system without going to the brain it is called a?
I believe that you are referring to a "reflex".
What nervous system function contributes to thinking?
The nervous system functions do not form thoughts but it could contribute to them. Arousal, which is a nervous system function, could lead to desire.
