Nervous System

The Action Potential 

In Lesson two, students will

define the resting potential of the nerve cell

define the term "action potential"

illustrate how nerve impulses are created by the action potential

explain depoloarization & repolarization of nerve cells during an impulse

Instructions - complete the following

1. 1. Read Inquiry into Life text pg 320-323 or Digital Book p318-319.
      
      

   2. Lesson 2 - the AP

1. 3. Notes - slides 11-18
      
      

   4. Observe the following images & animations

Video - the Action Potential - overview

The AP - view carefully to 22 seconds

Another summary of the AP - excellent / highly recommended

Role of the Schwann Cell & the AP

Resetting the Neuron with the Sodium-Potassium Pump