Physiology - Action potential Quiz

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Action Potential Mastery Quiz

Test your knowledge of the physiological processes behind action potentials with our engaging quiz. Whether you’re a student, teacher, or just a neuroscience enthusiast, this quiz will challenge your understanding of neuronal functions.

In this quiz, you will learn about:

Neurons and their components
The role of ions during action potentials
The significance of myelin sheath and synapses

5 Questions1 MinutesCreated by LearningNeuron42

What is the insulating membrane that surrounds parts of the axon that helps to protect & propagate action potential

Axon

Node of Ranvier

Dendrites

Myelin Sheath

The sodium-potassium pump....

Exchanges (K+) & (Na+) during hyperpolarization

Exchanges (K+) & (Na+) during depolarization

Sends (Na+) into the cell

Sends (K+) into the cell

At what stage are both ions present in large concentrations INSIDE the neuron?

Repolarization

Resting Potential

Depolarizarion

Hyperpolarization

When a neuron is at REST

The inside of the neuron is negatively charged compared to the outside.

The inside of the neuron is positively charged compared to the outside.

There is no charge difference established

None of these is true

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