Topic 2 Module 3: Propagating the Action Potential
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1 Overview
2 Module 3 Objectives
3 Voltage-gated Na+ channels become inactive immediately after an AP
1. 3.2 Consequence of Refractory periods for production of a 2nd AP
2. 3.3 Summary of the refractory periods of the nerve AP
4 Propagation of information from the site of AP production
5 Mechanisms to speed up the propagation of an AP along an axon (ie. to increase the conduction velocity)
6 Neurons can be classed on the basis of conduction velocity
7 The importance of myelin can be seen in diseases affecting myelin
8 Looking ahead: Ultimately the information in a neuron has to be passed on to another cell
9 Topic 2 summary: Materials for revision
10 Test your knowledge

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