5 Questions
Which cells are the basic building blocks of the nervous system?
Neurons
What triggers a voltage-dependent increase in Na+ permeability in nerve and muscle cells?
Reduction of the membrane potential
What is the specialized function of neurons?
Integration and transmission of nerve impulses
What is the site of origin of conducted impulses in neurons?
Conductile component
What is the unique feature of nerve and muscle cells that allows them to generate self-propagating impulses?
Voltage-dependent increase in Na+ permeability
Test your knowledge on action potentials and graded potentials with this quiz! Learn about threshold and sub-threshold stimuli, graded potential, the genesis of action potential, and the mechanism of neuronal communication. Put your understanding to the test and improve your understanding of these important concepts in neuroscience.
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