Draw a Graph of an Action Potential That Illustrates Voltage

question 50

Essay

Draw a graph of an action potential that illustrates voltage changes over time. Define and indicate where depolarization and repolarization occurs. Include and label the region of resting potential, action potential and the threshold. Also describe what occurs in terms of ion movement across the membrane to initiate an action potential and during the action potential.

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Definitions:

Extraverted

A personality trait characterized by orientation of interests towards the external world and other people, rather than the internal, subjective world.

Amygdala

A region of the brain involved in experiencing emotions, notably fear and pleasure, and processing emotional memories.

Frontal Lobe

The part of the cerebral cortex covering the front part of the brain, involved in decision making, problem solving, control of purposeful behaviors, consciousness, and emotions.

Agreeableness

A personality trait that involves attributes such as altruism, trust, kindness, affection, and other prosocial behaviors.