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In its resting state is a axon negatively charged?

A neuron in its resting state, or resting potential, is not conducting an action potential, so its outside it is positive. It is only when it is conducting an action potential that it becomes depolarized and changes so its outside is negatively charged. The interior of a neuron's axon is negatively charged due to the presence of proteins and chloride ions both bearing negative charges. The chloride ions ions are able to pass through the cell membrane, although I do not recall if that movement is exclusively through voltage-gated channels.


What part of the neuron can conduct an action potential?

The axon of a neuron is responsible for conducting an action potential. This is made possible by the presence of voltage-gated ion channels along the axon membrane that allow for the propagation of electrical signals.


Describe the path of an action potential through the conduction system?

Generally, cardiac excitation begins in the sinoatrial (SA) node. An action potential spontaneously arises in the SA node and then conducts throughout both atria via gap junctions in the intercalated discs of atrial fibers. Following the action potential, the two atria finish contracting at the same time. The action potential also reaches the atrioventricular (AV) node, located in the interatrial septum, just anterior to the opening of the coronary sinus, where the action potential slows whereby providing time for the atria to empty their blood into the ventricles. Then the action potential enters the atrioventricular (AV) bundle because it is the only site where action potentials can conduct from the atria to the ventricles. After conducting along the AV bundle, the action potential then enters both the right and left bundle branches that course through the interventricular septum toward the apex of the heart. Large-diameter Purkinje fibers rapidly conduct the action potential, first to the apex of the ventricles and then upward to the remainder of the ventricular myocardium. Then, a fraction of a second after the atria contract, the ventricles contact.


An action potential is caused by an influx of these ions into the cell?

An action potential is caused by an influx of sodium ions into the cell through voltage-gated sodium channels. This influx of sodium ions results in depolarization of the cell membrane, leading to the generation of an action potential.


Will a hyperpolarization graded potential lead to an action potential?

No, hyperpolarization graded potentials do not lead to action potentials. Hyperpolarization makes the membrane potential more negative, which inhibits the generation of an action potential by increasing the distance from the threshold potential needed to trigger an action potential.

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In its resting state is a axon negatively charged?

A neuron in its resting state, or resting potential, is not conducting an action potential, so its outside it is positive. It is only when it is conducting an action potential that it becomes depolarized and changes so its outside is negatively charged. The interior of a neuron's axon is negatively charged due to the presence of proteins and chloride ions both bearing negative charges. The chloride ions ions are able to pass through the cell membrane, although I do not recall if that movement is exclusively through voltage-gated channels.


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What happens to the neuron after an action potential is fired?

After an action potential is fired, the neuron goes through a refractory period where it cannot fire another action potential immediately. During this time, the neuron resets its electrical charge and prepares for the next signal.


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Describe the path of an action potential through the conduction system?

Generally, cardiac excitation begins in the sinoatrial (SA) node. An action potential spontaneously arises in the SA node and then conducts throughout both atria via gap junctions in the intercalated discs of atrial fibers. Following the action potential, the two atria finish contracting at the same time. The action potential also reaches the atrioventricular (AV) node, located in the interatrial septum, just anterior to the opening of the coronary sinus, where the action potential slows whereby providing time for the atria to empty their blood into the ventricles. Then the action potential enters the atrioventricular (AV) bundle because it is the only site where action potentials can conduct from the atria to the ventricles. After conducting along the AV bundle, the action potential then enters both the right and left bundle branches that course through the interventricular septum toward the apex of the heart. Large-diameter Purkinje fibers rapidly conduct the action potential, first to the apex of the ventricles and then upward to the remainder of the ventricular myocardium. Then, a fraction of a second after the atria contract, the ventricles contact.


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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.


An action potential is caused by an influx of these ions into the cell?

An action potential is caused by an influx of sodium ions into the cell through voltage-gated sodium channels. This influx of sodium ions results in depolarization of the cell membrane, leading to the generation of an action potential.