Action Potential Basics Flashcards
1
Q
When the membrane is depolarized, ___ channels open
A
Na+
2
Q
Na+ then rushes into the neuron and ________
the membrane to produce the action potential
A
depolarizes
3
Q
This depolarization shuts off rapidly due to inactivation of the ___ channel
A
Na+
4
Q
K+ channels ______the membrane when K+moves out. This
restores the ______potential
A
repolarize
resting membrane
5
Q
___ and ___ Movement Underlie the Action Potential
A
Na+ and K+
6
Q
The action potential depolarizes a nerve terminal, causing _____ ions to rush
into the terminal and induce transmitter release via ____
A
Calcium
Exocytosis
7
Q
Exocytosis is a _____ dependent fusion of secretory vesicle with ______ membrane releases neurotransmitte
A
Calcium
Presynaptic
8
Q
______(+) and _____
(-) most prominent
neurotransmitters
A
Glutamate
GABA
