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5.5 Nerve Impulses
Nerve impulses are electrical signals that travel along neurons. They result from a difference in electrical charge across the plasma membrane of a neuron.
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5.5 Nerve Impulses
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Nerve impulses are electrical signals that travel along neurons. They result from a difference in electrical charge across the plasma membrane of a neuron. ---
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Nerve impulses are electrical signals that travel along neurons. They result from a difference in electrical charge across the plasma membrane of a neuron. ---
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Quick revision
- Nerve impulses are electrical signals that travel along neurons. They result from a difference in electrical charge
For long answers on 5.5 Nerve Impulses: define clearly → explain the main parts → give one example → state one exam caution.
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Important points
- Nerve impulses are electrical signals that travel along neurons. They result from a difference in electrical charge
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Common Mistakes
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Do not write about 5.5 Nerve Impulses without a clear definition.
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Do not mix this idea with a neighbouring chapter concept.
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Nerve impulses are electrical signals that travel along neurons. They result from a difference in electrical charge
Nerve impulses are electrical signals that travel along neurons. They result from a difference in electrical charge across the plasma membrane of a neuron.
- Definition
- Nerve impulses are electrical signals that travel along neurons. They result from a difference in electrical charge across the plasma membrane of a neuron.
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