NERVE IMPULSE
An electric message sent on neurons. 4 stages of sending message. NERVE IMPULSE An electric message sent on neurons. 4 stages of sending message.
STEP 1 Resting potential: -70 mV (millivolts) difference between inside and outside. Na+ ions outside K+ and Proteins inside.
Action potential: Membrane stimulated Na+ gates open (come in) STEP 2 Action potential: Membrane stimulated Na+ gates open (come in) Depolarization (+30 mV)
K+ ions gates open (go out) Returns to -70 mV Step 3 Repolarization: K+ ions gates open (go out) Returns to -70 mV
Na/K pumps use ATP (energy) to pump back to original places. Step 4 Recovery: Na/K pumps use ATP (energy) to pump back to original places. Shuts down until complete!
The nerve impulse travels like a wave. 2 different methods. CONDUCTION The nerve impulse travels like a wave. 2 different methods.
Myelinated: impulse jumps from node to node. FASTER (100-200m/sec) CONDUCTION Myelinated: impulse jumps from node to node. FASTER (100-200m/sec)
UN-myelinated: impulse goes from point to point. SLOWER (1m/sec) CONDUCTION UN-myelinated: impulse goes from point to point. SLOWER (1m/sec)
Look at your textbook example on page: 223