Unit 32 Action Potential

Unit 32 Action Potential

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Biology

10th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the normal resting potential of a neuron cell membrane?

Back

-70mV

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When is the potassium channel open?

Back

During repolarization only

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which ions are involved in an action potential?

Back

Sodium (Na) and Potassium (K)

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What process does the sodium potassium pump use to restore the resting potential?

Back

Active transport

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When a membrane potential reaches the peak positive charge, which channels open, what occurs, and which channels close?

Back

Potassium channels open, repolarization occurs, and sodium channels close.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define action potential.

Back

A rapid change in membrane potential that occurs when a neuron sends a signal.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is depolarization?

Back

The process by which the membrane potential becomes more positive than the resting potential.

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