AP Gate/ Speed Flashcards
1
Q
Activation gate
A
Gate that opens Na+ channels
2
Q
Inactivation gate
A
Na+ channel closes
K+ channel opens
3
Q
Absolute refractory period
A
Can’t have an action potential
Prevent going backwards
4
Q
Relative refractory
A
Can have action potential
Harder to activate
Not fully reset
5
Q
Increasing diameter of Axon
A
Decreases membrane resistants
Increasing AP conduction
6
Q
Insolate the axon
A
Myelin
Decreases leakage of ion
7
Q
Node of Ranvier
A
Gap were voltage gated are
