Unit 2- Within Neurons Flashcards

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Resting Potential

A

Preparing to activate.
When the inside of the axon is negatively charged and the outside is positively charged

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Stimulus Threshold

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The minimum level of stimulation from other neurons to activate it.
PRIOR to stimulation = polarized
ACTIVATED neuron = depolarized

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3
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Action Potential

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Brief electrical impulse along the axon to transmit info

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4
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All - Or - None - Law

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Once it starts it cannot stop

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Refractory Period

A

Unable to fire.
reestablishes resting potential

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