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nerve impulse Definition

nerve impulse

noun

an all or nothing electrochemical change that sweeps over a nerve fiber when it is stimulated

nerve impulse Usage Examples

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  • transmit: Failure to transmit nerve impulses ultimately results in paralysis of the louse.
  • trigger: Intention is a powerful force; it begins to activate the nervous system and triggers nerve impulses into muscles.
  • carry: A single long axon carries the nerve impulse away from the cell body.
  • generate: Nerve impulses generated by the hairs indicate to the brain the direction of apparent head movement.
  • block: These chlorinated hydrocarbons work mainly by blocking nerve impulses necessary for normal bodily functions.
  • conduct: Calcium also helps conduct nerve impulses, regulate your heartbeat, and maintain cell membranes.

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