15.3: Passage of an action potential Flashcards
1
Q
Action potential
Simple definition
A
A travelling wave of depolarisation.
2
Q
Repolarisation
A
The previous region of the membrane where the action potential was, returns to its resting potential.
3
Q
Nodes of Ranvier
A
Breaks in myelin insulation.
4
Q
Saltatory conduction
A
Action potentials jump between nodes of ranvier
