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Which cells in the brain make dopamine and deliver it to the striatum?
Which cells in the brain make dopamine and deliver it to the striatum?
What is the main symptom of Parkinson's disease related to movement control?
What is the main symptom of Parkinson's disease related to movement control?
What is the role of potassium ions in resting neurons?
What is the role of potassium ions in resting neurons?
What happens to dopamine levels when substantia nigra cells die?
What happens to dopamine levels when substantia nigra cells die?
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What causes the resting membrane potential to stay fixed and stable?
What causes the resting membrane potential to stay fixed and stable?
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What is the result of the axon membrane being depolarized to the threshold of excitation by an EPSP?
What is the result of the axon membrane being depolarized to the threshold of excitation by an EPSP?
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Which process marks the end of the rising phase of the action potential?
Which process marks the end of the rising phase of the action potential?
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What is the main reason for the membrane potential of a neuron at rest being relatively impermeable to Na+ ions?
What is the main reason for the membrane potential of a neuron at rest being relatively impermeable to Na+ ions?
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What leads to the increase in likelihood that a neuron will fire?
What leads to the increase in likelihood that a neuron will fire?
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What is responsible for integrating signals that originate at different sites on the neuron's membrane?
What is responsible for integrating signals that originate at different sites on the neuron's membrane?
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Study Notes
Dopamine and Parkinson's Disease
- Dopamine is produced by cells in the substantia nigra and delivered to the striatum.
- The main symptom of Parkinson's disease related to movement control is due to the death of dopamine-producing cells in the substantia nigra.
Ion Channels and Neuron Function
- Potassium ions play a crucial role in maintaining the resting state of neurons.
- The resting membrane potential of a neuron is fixed and stable due to the higher permeability of potassium ions compared to sodium ions.
Action Potential and Neuron Excitation
- When the axon membrane is depolarized to the threshold of excitation by an EPSP, it reaches the threshold potential, leading to an action potential.
- The process that marks the end of the rising phase of the action potential is the rapid inactivation of sodium channels.
- An increase in the likelihood that a neuron will fire is led by an EPSP that brings the membrane potential closer to the threshold potential.
Integrating Signals in Neurons
- The process of integrating signals that originate at different sites on the neuron's membrane is performed by the dendrites and cell body of the neuron.
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Test your knowledge about Parkinson's disease and its impact on brain function. Explore the symptoms and the role of substantia nigra cells and dopamine in controlling movement.
