The Nervous System - Action! Potential!

What do you and a sack of batteries have in common? Explore the fascinating journey of electrical impulses in the nervous system and their role in communication within the body. Learn more in the Anatomy & Physiology: The Nervous System pathway.

Topics

  • neurons
  • action potential
  • membrane potential
  • sodium-potassium pump
  • ion channels
  • depolarization
  • voltage-gated channels
  • resting state
  • myelin sheath
  • saltatory conduction
  • nervous system structure