nerve impulse
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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