How fast does the Action Potential need to be?

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Do now: Review this action potential graph with the person sitting next to you to make sure you can explain each of these steps

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Do now: Review this action potential graph with the person sitting next to you to make sure you can explain each of these steps. How fast does the Action Potential need to be?. The spinal knee jerk reflex. The spinal pain reflex – speed is critical !! Something’s not adding up…. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Do now: Review this action potential graph with the person sitting next to you to make sure you can explain each of these steps

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How fast does the Action Potential need to be?

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The spinal knee jerk reflex

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The spinal pain reflex – speed is critical!!Something’s not adding up…

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What slows action potentials down?Constraints on the system.

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Wrap up

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