Nerve Impulse
0.0(0)
Studied by 0 people0.0(0)
Call Kai
Learn
Practice Test
Spaced Repetition
Match
Flashcards
Knowt PlayCard Sorting
1/4
There's no tags or description
Looks like no tags are added yet.
Last updated 5:08 AM on 1/30/26
Name | Mastery | Learn | Test | Matching | Spaced | Call with Kai |
|---|
No analytics yet
Send a link to your students to track their progress
5 Terms
1
New cards
1st Step of a Nerve Impulse
Sodium channels open and sodium ions diffuse into the neuron
2
New cards
Depolarization
The membrane potential becomes more positive as sodium ions rush in
3
New cards
What happens after depolarization?
Potassium ions diffuse out of the neuron
4
New cards
Repolarization
The membrane potential returns to its resting state as potassium ions leave the cell
5
New cards
Correct sequence of a nerve impulse
Sodium channels open —> Depolarization —> Potassium channels open —> Repolarization
Note 
Flashcards (87)