Think about how the neuron membrane-capacitor works – via the motion of charged ions from inside-to-outside and outside-to-inside the cell. Describe phenomenologically how you think the membrane potential can be made to propagate down the length of a neuron. Draw some diagrams to aid your description.

Think about how the neuron membrane-capacitor works – via the motion of charged ions from inside-to-outside and outside-to-inside the cell. Describe phenomenologically how you think the membrane potential can be made to propagate down the length of a neuron. Draw some diagrams to aid your description.

Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781285866932

Author:Lauralee Sherwood

Publisher:Lauralee Sherwood

Chapter4: Principles Of Neural And Hormonal Communication

Section4.3: Action Potentials

Problem 2CYU

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