Generation and Conduction of Nerve Impulse
Generation and Conduction of Nerve Impulse: Overview
This topic covers concepts such as Resting Potential, Neurons, Nerve Fibres, Synaptic Knob, Neurotransmitters, Nerve Impulse, Generation of Nerve Impulse, Conduction of Nerve Impulse, and Transmission of Impulse at a Synapse.
Important Questions on Generation and Conduction of Nerve Impulse
Two neurons, and , synapse onto a third neuron, . If neurotransmitter from A opens ligand-gated channels permeable to and and neurotransmitter from opens ligand-gated channels, which of the following statements is true?
During generation of an action potential, depolarisation is due to:
Resting membrane potential of a neuron is approximately:
In the resting state of the neural membrane, diffusion due to concentration gradients, if allowed would drive
Action potential in neurons is generated by a rapid influx of
Study the following and arrange in the order of occurrence.
A) Action potential
B) Threshold stimulus
C) Undershoot / Hyperpolarisation
D) Influx of Na+ ions
E) Efflux of K+ ions
Which of the following type of neurons are found in the 'retina' of humans
The transport of which neutrotransmitter is interfered by cocaine?
Dopamine is a type of
Nissl's granules are not found in:-
Nissl's granules are irregular masses of ribosomes and RER and are characteristically found in
Nerve cells do not divide because they do not have
During synaptic transmission of nerve impulses, the neurotransmitter is released from synaptic vesicles by the action of ions. Choose the correct and .
During the transmission of nerve impulse through a nerve fibre, the potential on the inner side of the plasma membrane has which type of electric charge?
Which one of the following does not act as a neurotransmitter?
Action potential is
Unidirectional transmission of nerve impulse is maintained by
The potential difference in the membrane which is responsible for the conduction of an impulse is brought about by a change in the membrane
Chemical transmission in synapse occurs due to
Sheath covering axon of a nerve is referred to as
