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Action Potential in a Neuron

Complete the following diagram by filling in the blanks using the word bank below the
picture.

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B.
C.
D.

Hyperpolarization
Threshold potential
Resting potential (RMP)
Refractory period

Word Bank/Choices
E. Depolarization
F. Repolarization
G. Action potential
H. Membrane potential

_____ 1. Nerve impulse of an active neuron.

_____ 2. Membrane resistance to restimulation.
_____ 3. Movement of membrane potential toward +30mV.
_____ 4. Brief period where membrane potential goes lower than -70mV.
_____ 5. Differences of electrical charge across the plasma membrane.
_____ 6. Minimum voltage fluctuation to trigger action potential
_____ 7. After action potential peak, membrane begins to move back to RMP.
_____ 8. Non-conducting nuerons membrane potential, -70mV.
Fill in the blank

______________ 9. Neuron membranes are usually are to leaky to _____ but not Na + ions.
_______/______10. A Na+/K+ pump moves 3 Na+ ____ the cell and 2 K+ ____ the cell.
______________ 11. A RMP of -70 mV indicates that the inside of the neuron is more ___
than
the enviroment it is in.
______________ 12. During the peak of action potential the inside os the neuron is more
____
than the outside.
_____________ 13. Ion channels which open in response to a stimulus detected.
_____________ 14. Ion channels which open in response to voltage fluctuations.
_____________ 15. Type of conduction where impulse seems to leap from node to node.
Short Repsonse
16. If the threshold potential is met action potential will always occur. Action potential
always reaches the same magnitude of +30 mV. Explain why this is referred to as the
all-or-none response and why the magnitude of response is always the same.
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17. The refractory period following action potential can be divided into two phases,
absolute and relative. During what stage of the action potential does the absolute
refractory period occur and why? During what stage does relative refractory period
occur and why?(Color the portion of the graph on the front side during
refractory period red and relative refractory period orange)
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18. How do anesthtics that prevent the opening of the Na+ channels prevent impulse
transmission?
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