Campbell Biology In Focus, Loose-leaf Edition (3rd Edition)
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Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky
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Chapter 37.3, Problem 4CC
WHAT IF? Suppose a mutation caused gated sodium channels to remain inactivated longer after an action potential. How would this affect the frequency at which action potentials could be generated? Explain.
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Action Potential of Neurons Worksheet
1. Explain how an action potential and graded potential are different. Where do they occur on a
neuron? How long does each last? What kind of gates is each process using?
2. Describe the following in your own words
a.
resting potential
C.
hyperpolarization
e.
threshold
9.
3.
What triggers an action potential? What happens to the membrane to trigger an action potential?
4. What is a positive feedback loop? How does a neuron create a positive feedback loop (self-
propagation)
5.
What is the role of the voltage-gated sodium channels for producing an action potential?
6. What is the role of the voltage-gated potassium channels?
7.
What would happen if the voltage gated sodium channels
a. Never opened?
b. Stayed open longer than normal?
8.
What is the absolute refractory period? What is the relative refractory period?
Consider the following three diagrams of a nerve cell membrane. They show resting potential,
depolarization, and hyperpolarization.…
Chapter 37 Solutions
Campbell Biology In Focus, Loose-leaf Edition (3rd Edition)
Ch. 37.1 - Prob. 1CCCh. 37.1 - Describe the basic pathway of information flow...Ch. 37.1 - WHAT IF? How might increased branching of an axon...Ch. 37.2 - Under what circumstances could ions flow through...Ch. 37.2 - WHAT IF? Suppose a cells membrane potential shifts...Ch. 37.2 - Prob. 3CCCh. 37.3 - How do action potentials and graded potentials...Ch. 37.3 - In multiple sclerosis (from the Greek skleros,...Ch. 37.3 - Prob. 3CCCh. 37.3 - WHAT IF? Suppose a mutation caused gated sodium...
Ch. 37.4 - Prob. 1CCCh. 37.4 - Organophosphate pesticides work by inhibiting...Ch. 37.4 - MAKE CONNECTIONS Name one or more membrane...Ch. 37 - What happens when a resting neuron's membrane...Ch. 37 - Prob. 2TYUCh. 37 - Prob. 3TYUCh. 37 - Why are action potentials usually conducted in one...Ch. 37 - Which of the following is a direct result of...Ch. 37 - Suppose a particular neurotransmitter causes an...Ch. 37 - Prob. 7TYUCh. 37 - Prob. 8TYUCh. 37 - DRAW IT Suppose a researcher inserts a pair of...Ch. 37 - Prob. 10TYUCh. 37 - FOCUS ON EVOLUTION An action potential is an...Ch. 37 - Prob. 12TYUCh. 37 - SYNTHESIZE YOUR KNOWLEDGE The rattlesnake alerts...
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