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What does it mean for an action potential to be an “all or none” event?
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- An action potential is considered an "all or nothing" event. What does this mean? Explain using the picture below to discuss what happens during each event. Use the letters in the diagram to match the events. +40- В -C 0- -40- E -60- -80- A 1 3 4 Time (msec) MAR 15 w MacBook Air 888 F2 F3 F4 F5 F7 FB F10 %23 24 & 3 4 6 8 %3D E T Y P 11 C V M command option Membrane potential (mV) .. ..arrow_forwardNeurons, particularly those in the brain, receive multiple excitatory and inhibitory signals. What is the name of the extension of the neuron at which such signals are received? How does the neuron integrate these signals to determine whether or not to generate an action potential?arrow_forwardWhat letter(s) represent the starting point of an action potential?arrow_forward
- Which of the following would occur if a neuron was experimentally stimulated simultaneously at both ends? The action potentials would pass in the middle and travel to the opposite ends The action potentials would stop as they meet in the middle. The stronger action potential would override the weaker action potential. Summation would occur when the action potentials meet in the middle, resulting in a larger action potential.arrow_forwardIn an experiment, the extracellular [Na+] surrounding a nerve cell was reduced from 145 to 45 mM. Which of the following is the most likely effect of this on action potentials? No action potentials would occur because the concentration of extracellular Na+ is too low. The membrane potential would become more negative so the threshold for action potential generation could not be reached. The nerve cell would still produce an action potential but its amplitude would be reduced and the depolarisation phase would be slower. The nerve cell would still produce an action potential but its amplitude would be reduced and the depolarization phase would be more rapid.arrow_forwardWhich of the following statements is TRUE about the depolarization phase of action potential? Group of answer choices: Na-K pump initiates depolarization. Potassium ion channels quickly opens to allow efflux of ions. Depolarization is characterized by the movement of calcium ions out of the cell. Depolarization is primarily triggered by opening of sodium ion channels asap plsarrow_forward
- Which of the following are the likely explanations for the failure of a postsynaptic neuron to trigger an action potential? Select all that apply. The EPSPs are neutralized by the neurotransmitter The summation of IPSPs and EPSPs is insufficient to depolarize the cell to threshold The synapses generating the EPSPs are too close to the axon hillock The synapses generating the EPSPs are too far from the axon hillockarrow_forwardConsider the following graph of an action potential: 60- 30 membrane potential (mV) 9 -30 -60 line X -90- What is happening at point "C"? Sodium channels are opening Sodium channels are closing Potassium channels are opening Potassium channels are closing Sodium channels are closing and potassium channels are opening Sodium channels are opening and potassium channels are closing time line Oarrow_forwardWhat are the two phases of an action potential?arrow_forward
- What is a graded potential? Where does a graded potential start in a neuron? Do graded potentials always result in an action potential? Are all graded potentials depolarizing? Why or why not? Where are action potentials started in a neuron and what is the threshold potential to do so in a neuron?arrow_forwardWhat ion/s is/are most likely to have a high conductance through the Jerrionin channel?arrow_forwardWhich of the following combinations of spatial summation of postsynaptic potentials (PSP) would result in an action potential in a typical neuron? The voltage given for each PSP is measured as it reaches the axon hillock. Axon A EPSP 25 mV & axon B IPSP 10 mV Axon A IPSP 25 mV & axon B EPSP 10 mV Axon A IPSP 5 mV & axon B IPSP 5 mV Axon A EPSP 5 mV & axon B EPSP 5 mVarrow_forward
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