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What defines the ability of a neuron to respond to a stimulus and form an action potential?
What defines the ability of a neuron to respond to a stimulus and form an action potential?
Which of the following correctly describes the phenomenon of membrane potential?
Which of the following correctly describes the phenomenon of membrane potential?
What is the resting membrane potential (RMP) of a typical resting neuron?
What is the resting membrane potential (RMP) of a typical resting neuron?
Which physiological characteristic allows neurons to transmit action potentials along an axon?
Which physiological characteristic allows neurons to transmit action potentials along an axon?
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What is primarily responsible for the electrical charge difference across the plasma membrane of most body cells?
What is primarily responsible for the electrical charge difference across the plasma membrane of most body cells?
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Study Notes
Neuronal Physiology
- Neurons exhibit two key physiological properties: excitability and conductivity.
- Excitability means a neuron can respond to stimuli by generating an action potential.
- Conductivity refers to the neuron's ability to transmit an action potential along its axon to other cells.
Membrane Polarization
- Most cell membranes, including those of neurons, are polarized.
- Polarization arises from unequal ion distribution and differing protein compositions across the membrane.
- This difference in charge creates a voltage called the membrane potential.
- The resting membrane potential (RMP) is the membrane potential of an inactive cell.
- In a resting neuron, the RMP is -70mV.
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Explore the key concepts of neuronal physiology, including excitability and conductivity of neurons. Understand the importance of membrane polarization and how resting membrane potential is established. This quiz will challenge your knowledge on these fundamental aspects of cellular function.
