How does an action potential move in only one direction down an axon? discuss the three...

How does an action potential move in only one direction down an axon? discuss the three conformations or voltage gated sodium channels in the answer.

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Biologically, action potentials are propagated in one direction due to how neurons are connected to each other. Signals are transmitted across synapses to eventually the soma of a neuron.

If you apply a depolarizing potential to the axon hillock, then the signal will propagate in the correct direction.

Potassium ions enters the neuron and diffuse to adjacent areas, resulting in the opening of voltage gated sodium channels farther down the axon .

Potassium ions enter the neuron and sodium ions enter the neuron and diffuse adjacent areas and depolarization ,resulting in the opening of voltage gated sodium channel farther down the axon.

gladiator answered 1 year ago

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