PHYS20100 Cell-Cell Signalling Flashcards
1
Q
What is a graded potential?
A
the depolarization of a membrane as a result of the electrochemical gradient
2
Q
What is an action potential?
A
the complete depolarization of a membrane
3
Q
What channels have a function in an action potential?
A
voltage-gated Na+ channel, voltage gated K+ channel, leak K+ channel, leak Na+ channel, Na+/K+ ATP-ase