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WorksheetsHAP9.3-9.4 Action Potentials Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What kind of signal is an action potential?
chemical
electrical
Neuron resting potential
-70mV
-55mV
+30mV
<70mV
Threshold to initiate an action potential
-70mV
-55mV
+30mV
<70mV
Depolarized membrane potential
-70mV
-55mV
+30mV
<70mV
Hyperpolarized membrane potential
-70mV
-55mV
+30mV
<70mV
Polarized membrane potential
-70mV
-55mV
+30mV
<70mV
Maintained by NA/K pumps and leak channels
-70mV
-55mV
+30mV
<70mV
State maintained by NA/K pumps and leak channels
polarized
depolarized
hyperpolarized
Results from opening of gated Na channels
polarized
depolarized
hyperpolarized
Results from opening of gated K channels
polarized
depolarized
hyperpolarized
Ions move through leak channels due to
diffusion
active transport
pumps
osmosis
Ions move through open gated channels due to
diffusion
active transport
pumps
osmosis
Membrane potential at #1
polarized
depolarized
hyperpolarized
Which channels are open at time #1?
leak channels only
gated Na channels
gated K channels
none
Which channels open FIRST at time #2?
leak channels only
gated Na channels
gated K channels
none
Which channels open SECOND at time #2?
leak channels only
gated Na channels
gated K channels
none
Which term best describes time #4
polarized
depolarization
repolarization
hyperpolarization
Absolute refractory period
1
2
3
4
Relative refractory period
1
2
3
4
ATP is required to run
Na/K pumps
leak channels
gated channels
myelin sheaths
