Action Potential Simulation - Guided Inquiry Activity
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| Title | Action Potential Simulation - Guided Inquiry Activity |
| Description | This handout walks AP Biology students through the process of discovering how action potentials work in neuronal axons. Students will evaluate the relationship between membrane permeability, membrane potential, and equilibrium potential for sodium and potassium ions. |
| Subject | Biology |
| Level | High School, Undergrad - Intro |
| Type | Guided Activity, Lab |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Answers Included | Yes |
| Language | English |
| Keywords | AP Biology, action potential, axon, biology, inquiry, nerve, nervous system, neuron |
| Simulation(s) | Neuron (HTML5), Neuron |
| Author(s) | Kara Reichert |
| School / Organization | Jones College Prep |
| Date submitted | 19/01/08 |
| Date updated | 20/01/13 |