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A neuron transmits a nerve impulse as a wave of electrical activity called an action potential. This action potential travels along the length of the neuron's axon and triggers the release of neurotransmitters at the synapse, allowing communication between neurons.
Brain send the message via nerve impulses involving neurons which use the neuro-transmitter AcetylcholineAcetylcholine- a neurotransmitter released at the neuromuscular junction triggers a muscle action potential, which leads to muscle contraction
The ear contains sensory receptors such as hair cells in the cochlea, responsible for detecting sound waves, and the semicircular canals, which detect changes in head position and movement to help with balance. These receptors convert physical stimuli into electrical signals that are transmitted to the brain for interpretation.
A traveling wave of excitation is commonly known as an action potential. It is a brief electrical impulse that travels along the length of a nerve cell or muscle fiber, allowing for rapid communication and coordination within the body.
The point at which an impulse from one nerve cell is communicated to another nerve cell is called a synapse. This is where neurotransmitters are released from the presynaptic neuron, cross the synaptic cleft, and bind to receptors on the postsynaptic neuron, transmitting the signal.
The first wave of an ECG is the P wave, which represents atrial depolarization as the electrical impulse spreads through the atria. It is the initial wave seen in a normal heart rhythm.