Summary: Nervous System 5; Nerve Impulses

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  • the __ of a RMP is negatively charged

    inside
  • The reasons the inside of a RMP in negative

    more Na+ outside than K+ inside
    large proteins inside the cell tend to be negatively charged
  • concentration gradients are set up by __

    sodium/potassium pumps
  • in graded potentials, NTs binds to __

    NT-gated sodium channels
  • causes local depolarization in graded potentials

    sodium ions flowing down their concentration gradient
  • if ta graded potential is large enough =

    threshold potential
  • mV of inside of cell after major depolarization

    +30mV
  • "peak" of action potential spike

    +30mV
  • if an action potential is generated at the axon hillock, then

    depolarization at the first patch of plasma membrane will spread
  • __ speed action potential movement (propagation)

    myelin sheaths
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