Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 39, Problem 16TYK
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The propagation of action potential through nerve is evolved only once, according to a biologist. Find evidence that either supports or refutes that hypothesis.
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The nerve impulse or action potential is generated in the neurons. An action potential is nothing but an electrical impulse. This electrical impulse generates due to the presence of voltage-gated ion channels on the plasma membrane of the neurons and presence of different concentrations of ions (sodium, potassium, calcium) in both sides of the neurons.
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Ch. 39.1 - Prob. 1SBCh. 39.1 - Prob. 2SBCh. 39.1 - Prob. 3SBCh. 39.2 - Prob. 1SBCh. 39.2 - Prob. 2SBCh. 39.3 - Prob. 1SBCh. 39.3 - Prob. 2SBCh. 39.4 - Prob. 1SBCh. 39 - Prob. 1TYKCh. 39 - Prob. 2TYK
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