Action Potential Flashcards

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1
Q

When is the neuron negatively charged inside?

A

At rest

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2
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What happens when the neuron is stimulated?

A

Ions enter and leave

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3
Q

What voltage does the action potential begin?

A

-55mv

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4
Q

What happens at +35/40mv

A

Action potential fires and signal propagates

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5
Q

What happens at repolarisation?

A

Ions switch and becomes negative inside

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6
Q

What is hyperpolarisation?

A

Extra negative during refractory period before going back to resting state

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