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Chapter 39, Problem 6TYK
In the propagation of a nerve impulse:
a. the refractory period begins as the K+ channel opens, allowing K+ ions to flow outward along their concentrationgradient.
b. Na+ ions flow out of the axon with their concentration gradient.
c. positive charges lower the membrane potential to its lowestaction potential.
d. gated K+ channels open at the same time as the activationgate of Na+ channels closes.
e. the depolarizing stimulus lowers the membrane potential toopen the Na+ gates.
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During a relative refractory period of an action potential
A.
Another action potential can be fired, it just takes a greater stimulus for the membrane potential to reach threshold
B.
Na+ channels are either already open or are inactivated therefore the membrane absolutely can not produce another action potential, no matter how intense the stimulus
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Ca++ flows out of the cell, causing hyperpolarization and a need for a greater stimulus to generate the action potential
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The presynaptic neuron "tells" the postsynaptic neuron about the "relative" strength of signal
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None of the above are correct
Which of the following is TRUE regarding the absolute and relative refractory periods of the action potential (AP)?
A. The absolute refractory period may be overcome if enough excitatory stimulation is applied to the neuronal membrane.
B. The absolute refractory period is due the closing of the activation gate of voltage gated sodium channels at the peak of the AP.
C. The relative refractory period is due to the closing of the activation gate of voltage gated potassium channels during the overshoot phase of the AP.
D. The relative refractory period is due the closing of the inactivation gate of voltage gated sodium channels .
E. All of the above statements are FALSE.
Choose the correct sequence of events along an axon: a. Resting potentials are propagated along a stimulated axon, causing a very small action potential. b. A threshold stimulus opens K+ channels and the ions diffuse in, depolarizing the cell membrane. Then Na+ channels open, Na+ exits, and the cell membrane repolarizes, generating an action potential that stimulates adjacent cell membrane, forming the impulse. c. A threshold stimulus opens Na+ channels and the ions diffuse in, depolarizing the cell membrane. Then K+ channels open, K+ exits, and the cell membrane repolarizes, generating an action potential that stimulates adjacent cell membrane, forming the impulse. d. A threshold stimulus opens Na+ channels and the ions diffuse in, depolarizing the cell membrane. Then K+ channels open, K+ exits, and the cell membrane repolarizes, generating an action potential that inhibits adjacent cell membrane, forming the impulse
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Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
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