Instructions: Identify the Following

question 23

Essay

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term.
John Dickinson

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Definitions:

Depolarization

The process by which the resting potential of a cell membrane becomes less negative, leading to the initiation of an action potential.

Heart Rate

The number of heartbeats per unit of time, usually measured in beats per minute (bpm), indicating the heart's workload and overall cardiovascular health.

Plateau Phase

A phase in some action potentials, notably in cardiac muscle cells, characterized by sustained depolarization that prolongs the action potential.

Cardiac Cycle

Complete round of cardiac systole and diastole.