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Is an action potential fired in response to any nerve stimulus?
No, there must be a sufficient voltage summed up from all the inputs to be at or above the trigger voltage. Usually a single input is not sufficient.
Where do neurotransmitters that bind the postsynaptic membrane generate?
Neurotransmitters that bind to the postsynaptic membrane generate a response by either depolarizing or hyperpolarizing the postsynaptic neuron. This response can lead to the generation of an action potential if the threshold is reached, propagating the signal further along the neuron.
When an action potential reaches the end of a neuron it triggers the release of?
neurotransmitters from the synaptic vesicles into the synapse. These neurotransmitters then bind to receptor proteins on the adjacent neuron, initiating a new action potential in the postsynaptic neuron.
Define the period of repolarization when only a strong stimulus will elicit an action potential?
The period of relative refractory period is the time after an action potential during which a strong stimulus is required to generate a new action potential. This is because the membrane potential is hyperpolarized, making it more difficult to reach the threshold for firing another action potential.
What happens during the refractory period?
The voltage-gated Na+ channels get deactivated, thus the sodium ions cannot diffuse into the cell and cause depolarisation and this also provides time for the membrane to prepare for its second action potential.
Why does curare appear to generate an action potential?
It doesn't. I prevents an action potential from forming.
Is an action potential fired in response to any nerve stimulus?
No, there must be a sufficient voltage summed up from all the inputs to be at or above the trigger voltage. Usually a single input is not sufficient.
For a brief time after an action potential begins a muscle fiber or neuron cannot generate another action potential This time is called the?
five second silence
What are autorhythmic fibers?
They are fibres which generate AP(action potential) which trigger heart contractions.
What are the events that must occur to generate action potential?
Local polarization is the first step. Next the generation and propagation of an action potential. Lastly repolarization has to take place.
When action potential generate the internal part of the axon becomes______ due to influx of sodium?
Positive
Where do neurotransmitters that bind the postsynaptic membrane generate?
Neurotransmitters that bind to the postsynaptic membrane generate a response by either depolarizing or hyperpolarizing the postsynaptic neuron. This response can lead to the generation of an action potential if the threshold is reached, propagating the signal further along the neuron.
What is the period of time during which the neuron cannot generate another action potential called?
refractory period
Triggering of the muscle action potential occurs after?
depolarization of the cell membrane reaches a threshold level. This threshold is usually around -55mV. Once threshold is reached, voltage-gated sodium channels open, allowing sodium ions to rapidly enter the cell and generate an action potential.
When an action potential reaches the end of a neuron it triggers the release of?
neurotransmitters from the synaptic vesicles into the synapse. These neurotransmitters then bind to receptor proteins on the adjacent neuron, initiating a new action potential in the postsynaptic neuron.
Define the period of repolarization when only a strong stimulus will elicit an action potential?
The period of relative refractory period is the time after an action potential during which a strong stimulus is required to generate a new action potential. This is because the membrane potential is hyperpolarized, making it more difficult to reach the threshold for firing another action potential.
What happens during the refractory period?
The voltage-gated Na+ channels get deactivated, thus the sodium ions cannot diffuse into the cell and cause depolarisation and this also provides time for the membrane to prepare for its second action potential.
