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I beleive it is a Voltage moving down the dendrites (not a Current) which is caused by the sodium and potassium ions I think. I just remember something about that from a book i read once.

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What muscle transmits impulses along cellular processes?

nervous tissue


What takes impulses away from the cell body?

Dendrites are responsible for receiving impulses and transmitting them towards the cell body. Once the impulses reach the cell body, the information is integrated and processed before being sent along the axon to other neurons.


Which way does a dendrite conduct nerve impulses to the cell body?

the dendrites pick up msgs from other neurons lying nearby.they pass the msg to the cellbody, and then along the axon, the axon might then pass it on to another neurones. from the receptorto the sensory neuron to the relay neurons to the motor neuron to the muscle


Information is first received by a nerve cell at the?

Information is first received by a nerve cell at the dendrites, which are branch-like extensions that receive signals from other cells. These signals are then integrated and passed along the cell body to the axon, which transmits the information to other neurons or cells.


Which direction do impulses move?

Impulses typically move in one direction along a neuron, from the dendrites to the cell body, then down the axon to the axon terminals. This directional flow helps ensure that signals are transmitted efficiently and accurately within the nervous system.


What muscle transmits impulses along cytoplasmic extensions?

Smooth muscle is capable of transmitting impulses along its cytoplasmic extensions due to the presence of gap junctions, which allow for direct cell-to-cell communication. This feature enables coordinated contractions in smooth muscle tissue.


What impulse conduction is the fastest in neurons?

Axons conduct the nerve impulses. Dendrites receive the impulses. Possible the impulses go through the dendrites faster, though the synaptic cleft may slow this pathway. Dendrites are much shorter than axons.


Is a nerve impulse an electrical current that travels along dendrites or axons?

A nerve impulse, or action potential, is an electrical signal that primarily travels along the axon of a neuron, not the dendrites. Dendrites receive incoming signals from other neurons, while the axon transmits the impulse away from the cell body to other neurons or muscles. The impulse is generated by the movement of ions across the neuron's membrane, creating a rapid change in electrical charge.


What cell type is responsible for the transmission of elecrochemical impulses?

Neurons are the cell type responsible for the transmission of electrochemical impulses within the nervous system. These specialized cells are capable of transmitting signals through electrical and chemical processes along their axons.


Why impulses is unidirectional?

Impulses are unidirectional because of the refractory period that follows when a neuron fires. During this period, the sodium channels are inactive and unable to open again, preventing the impulse from moving backwards along the axon. This ensures that the impulse travels in one direction, from the dendrites to the axon terminals.


Does The cochlea converts sound waves into electrochemical impulses which are transmitted to the brain?

Yes, the cochlea is a spiral-shaped structure in the inner ear that converts sound waves into electrochemical impulses. When sound waves enter the cochlea, they cause fluid within it to move, which stimulates hair cells along the basilar membrane. These hair cells then generate electrical signals that are transmitted to the brain via the auditory nerve, allowing us to perceive sound.


What carries the nerve inpulse to the brain?

Nerve impulses are carried to the brain by specialized cells called neurons. These neurons transmit signals through electrochemical processes along their axons towards the brain where the information is processed and interpreted.