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18 Cards in this Set
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How do neurons communicate with each other? |
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What are the features of the neuronal membranes? |
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What is interesting about ion channels in neuronal membranes? |
They are dynamic, continually changing between being open and being closed in response to stimuli |
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Facts about ion channels (Hint: 6 dot points) |
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Description and design of ion channels and pumps |
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Diagram relating to voltage-gated ion channels
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Diagram relating to ligand-gated ion channels |
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What is known as the membrane potential? |
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What is the resting potential of a neuron and what are the charges of cells/axons inside and outside? |
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What happens during rest for a neuron? |
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What are the important ion channels and pumps? |
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How is resting potential achieved? |
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What is known as the "threshold" and what occurs? |
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What occurs during depolarisation? |
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What is a wave of depolarisation? |
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How does the action potential travel through different axons? |
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What occurs during repolarisation? |
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What is hyperpolarisation and what causes it? |
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