Physiology of Nerve Conduction

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Physiology of Nerve Conduction: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Resting Potential, Nerve Impulse, Generation of Nerve Impulse, Conduction of Nerve Impulse & Transmission of Impulse at a Synapse etc.

Important Questions on Physiology of Nerve Conduction

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Potential difference across the resting membrane is negatively charged. This is due to differential distribution of the following ions:

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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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All of the following shows faster conduction of nerve impulse except:

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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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The neurotransmitter between a motor and a muscle cell is serotonin.

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The potential difference between outside and inside of a nerve before excitation is known as action potential.

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Somatic reflexes are generated through 

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Synaptic vesicles contain

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Excitation of neurons occurs when the external stimuli changes their

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Synapse is the functional contact

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The ions necessary for transmission of nerve impulse are 

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If the Na-K pump of a neuron disintegrates, then how the neuron function will be affected?

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Which of the following option correctly defines the function of sodiumpotassium pump?

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During nerve impulse conduction, when sodium-potassium ATPase works

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Receptor sites for neurotransmitters are present on: