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Neural Anatomy and Action Potential

Neural Anatomy and Action Potential

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Biology

11th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of -55 mV in neural anatomy?

Back

It is the threshold required to complete an action potential.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens when a membrane potential reaches +30 mV?

Back

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

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What number(s) on a graph typically represent the Resting Potential?

Back

1 and 5.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which number on a graph represents the Depolarization phase?

Back

2.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What part of a neuron receives information from other neurons?

Back

Dendrites.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define Action Potential.

Back

A rapid rise and fall in membrane potential that occurs when a neuron sends a signal.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Resting Potential?

Back

The electrical potential of a neuron when it is not actively sending a signal, typically around -70 mV.

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