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OCC
2020 Fall Session
Psych 250
Chapters
1. Nerve Cells and Nerve Impulses
Chapter 1 learning objectives
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1. Nerve Cells and Nerve Impulses
Children
1.describe neurons and glia, the cells that constitute the nervous system
2. summarize how the blood brain barrier relates to protection and nutrition of neurons
3.explain how the sodium potassium pump and the properties of the membrane lead to the resting potential of neurons
4.discuss how the movement of sodium and potassium ions produces the action potential and recovery after it
5.state the all or none law of action potential