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In muscle cells the inward current is a sodium + calcium flow through acetycholine activated channels as well as through voltage sensitive calcium channels.

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What is a resting motor neuron expected to do?

exhibit a resting potential that is more negative than the "threshold" potential


When is a nerve depolarized?

A nerve is depolarized when there is a shift in the resting membrane potential towards more positive values, usually triggered by the opening of voltage-gated ion channels. This initiates an action potential that allows for the transmission of electrical signals along the nerve cell.


When the depolarization reaches about -55 mV a neuron will fire an action potential?

Yes, this threshold is known as the neuron's resting membrane potential. When the depolarization reaches -55 mV, it triggers the opening of voltage-gated sodium channels, leading to the rapid influx of sodium ions and generating an action potential. This initiates the propagation of the electrical signal along the neuron.


When the electrical potential in a cell is in action versus a resting state the electrical charge reversal?

When a cell is in action, the electrical potential becomes more positive compared to the resting state. This is due to an influx of positively charged ions such as sodium. During the resting state, the electrical potential is negative, maintained by the concentration gradient of ions across the cell membrane.


What is the interval called during which a neuron is dormant after an action potential has been completed?

Resting potential


A resting motor neuron is expected to?

exhibit a resting potential that is more negative than the "threshold" potential.


During an action potential hyperpolarization beyond more negative to the resting membrane potential is primarily due to?

Potential hyperpolarization are more negative to the resting membrane potential because of voltage. This is taught in biology.


What restores the resting potential after the action potential passes through an axon?

The resting potential is restored after the action potential passes through an axon by the sodium-potassium pump, which actively transports sodium ions out of the cell and potassium ions into the cell. This process helps maintain the balance of ions inside and outside the cell, returning the membrane potential to its resting state.


What restores and puts the cell membrane to resting conditions after an action potential?

Calcium


Action potential will be propagated only after a sufficiently large resting membrane potential has been achieved in the direction of?

depolarization


Are neurotransmitters that depress the resting potential called excitatory?

No, neurotransmitters that depress the resting potential are called inhibitory neurotransmitters. Excitatory neurotransmitters have the opposite effect, causing depolarization and increasing the likelihood of an action potential.


Arrange these action potential events in their proper sequence?

The correct sequence of action potential events is: 1. Resting membrane potential, 2. Depolarization, 3. Repolarization, 4. Hyperpolarization.