How does increasing the intracellular Na+ concentration affect the action potential of a neuron?

Q: Define the term saltatory conduction?

A: Neurons are the basic unit of the nervous system that carry electrical stimuli throughout the body.…

Q: What are the functions of voltage-gated Na+ channels in neurons

A: To describe: The functions of voltage-gated Na+ channels in neurons

Q: conductions system, what does an unstable resting potential mean

A: The circulatory system of the body consists of the heart, the blood vessels, and blood. The heart is…

Q: What is the function of the sodium-potassium pump during the nerve impulse transmission? Which is…

A: Many cell (plasma) membranes contain the sodium–potassium pump. The pump is powered by ATP and…

Q: how does the sodium channel work in a normal person and how does it work in a person with autism.

A: Autism spectrum disorder is a syndrome that is caused due to a combination of both genetic and…

Q: Consider the mechanism of net NaCl secretion across an epithelium shown below: b) What is the…

A: Introduction: Sodium potassium pump is a type of coupled or co-transport in which transport of one…

Q: What is the relationship between action potential conduction and axonal diameter?

A: The neurons transmit the signal or information via electrochemical impulses called action potential…

Q: Describe how the magnitude and polarity of the sodium and potassium membrane currents vary with the…

A: The activation of a neuron or muscle fiber is mediated through the modulation of its membrane…

Q: Describe the mechanism through which a potassium channel can selectively move K* ions across a…

A: Answer : The awareness gradient and the huge range of K+ ion leak channels permit kt to be inhibited…

Q: How is saltatory conduction different from continuous conduction?

A: The neuron is the brain’ basic functional unit. It is a specialized cell and is designed to transfer…

Q: What happens to the membrane potential inside and outside of the cell when Ca+ channels are open?

A: Membrane potential is a potential gradient that forces ions to passively move in one direction where…

Q: What makes an action potential rise to +35 mV? What makes it drop again after this peak?

A: Action potential is defined as the sudden change in the resting membrane potential in the neurons…

Q: What is the driving force (in mV) acting on Sodium flow at the peak of the Action Potential in a…

A: The nervous system of a human being is a complex system that helps to coordinate behavior and to…

Q: High Potassium can cause the symptoms seen in hyperkalemia. What about low potassium, known as…

A: Hypokalemia is a condition characterized by decreased levels of potassium ions in blood. The normal…

Q: What happens to the neuronal cell if the Na+-K+ ATPase pump is damaged?

A: The nervous system is one of the vital systems of a body. It is a system of nerves which carry…

Q: Explain saltatory conduction in your own words. Which anatomical structures are important for this…

A: Nerve impulse conduction is the process by which a nerve impulse is sent across the neuronal…

Q: Hyponatremia is a dangerous condition that arises when your body's sodium concentration drops to…

A: Hyponatremia is a medical condition characterized by low levels of sodium in the blood. Sodium is an…

Q: As the axonal membrane depolarizes during the rising phase of an action potential, the amplitude of…

A: During the rising phase of an action potential, the correct statement is:The amplitude of Na+…

Q: what is the correct order of the phases of an action potential

A: Introduction: The resting membrane potential, often known as the resting potential, is a voltage…