neuronal communication Flashcards
1
Q
what is the Pacinian Corpuscle?
A
a pressure sensor found in the skin
2
Q
what are the 3 types of neurones?
A
- motor
- relay
- sensory
3
Q
what is action potential?
A
a brief reversal of potential across the membrane of a neurone.
4
Q
what is positive feedback?
A
a mechanism that increases a change taking the system further away from the optimum
5
Q
what is the resting potential?
A
the potential difference the across the membrane while the neurone is at rest
