Generation and Conduction of Nerve Impulse

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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

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Two neurons, A and B, synapse onto a third neuron, C. If neurotransmitter from A opens ligand-gated channels permeable to Na+ and K+ and neurotransmitter from B opens ligand-gated Cl- channels, which of the following statements is true?

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During generation of an action potential, depolarisation is due to:

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Resting membrane potential of a neuron is approximately:

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In the resting state of the neural membrane, diffusion due to concentration gradients, if allowed would drive

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Action potential in neurons is generated by a rapid influx of

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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

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Which of the following type of neurons are found in the 'retina' of humans

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The transport of which neutrotransmitter is interfered by cocaine?

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Nissl's granules are not found in:-

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Nissl's granules are irregular masses of ribosomes and RER and are characteristically found in

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Nerve cells do not divide because they do not have

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During synaptic transmission of nerve impulses, the neurotransmitter(P) is released from synaptic vesicles by the action of ions(Q). Choose the correct P and Q .

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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?

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Which one of the following does not act as a neurotransmitter?

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Unidirectional transmission of nerve impulse is maintained by

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The potential difference in the membrane which is responsible for the conduction of an impulse is brought about by a change in the membrane

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Chemical transmission in synapse occurs due to

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Sheath covering axon of a nerve is referred to as