Question

Describe the major events occurring during the transmission of nerve impulse

Answer 1

Events in the transmission of a nerve impulse in a neuron. 6 events:
1) Resting membrane is polarized.
2) Stimulus initiates local depolarization.
3) Depolarization and generation of an action potential.
4) Propagation of the action potential.
5) Repolarization.
​​​​​​6) Initial ionic conditions restored.