Action potential as a graph Flashcards
1
Q
What happens at point A?
A
- RESTING POTENTIAL
2
Q
What happens at point B?
A
- STIMULUS
- Na+ channels open, Na+ ions begin flooding the cell
3
Q
What happens at point C?
A
- DEPOLARISATION
4
Q
What happens at point D?
A
- Na+ channels close, K+ opens
5
Q
What happens at point E?
A
- REPOLARISATION
6
Q
What happens at point F?
A
HYPERPOLARISATION
7
Q
What happens at point G?
A
RESTING POTENTIAL
