The Channels That Generate an Action Potential Are Triggered to Open

question 16

Short Answer

The channels that generate an action potential are triggered to open by a change in membrane potential because they are __________ channels.

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Definitions:

Delta Waves

Slow brain waves typically associated with deep sleep and certain brain disorders, recorded with an electroencephalogram (EEG).

Electroencephalograph (EEG)

A device used to measure and record the electrical activity of the brain.

Stage 3 Sleep

Stage 3 sleep is a period of deep, restorative sleep characterized by slow brain waves known as delta waves, essential for physical and mental rejuvenation.

Slowest Brain Waves

Refer to Delta waves, which are prominent during deep sleep and in very young children, indicating the slowest type of brainwave activity.