Impulse conduction Flashcards
1
Q
What is impulse conduction?
A
Action potential down the axon
2
Q
What do unmyelinated axons conduct?
A
Action potential uninterrupted along their entire length
3
Q
What is the difference in impulse between unmyelinated axon and myelinated axon?
A
Myelinated axons conducts impulse faster that unmyelinated axon
4
Q
What can axons with a large diameter do?
A
Conduct impulses faster than than those with a smaller diameter
5
Q
What is the refractory period
A
Limits frequency and ensures that impulses move in one direction
Threshold stimulus can’t generate another action potential
