
biology question #3408Kevin Pagn, a 17 year old male from Vancouver asks on April 16, 2006, Q:Is a nerve impulse considered an electric current since it induces a magnetic field? |
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Michael Poling answered on December 4, 2006,
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If you found this answer useful, please considerYes a nerve impulse or action potential is considered an electric current. Nerves conduct in a biochemical fashion to begin the impulse generation but the transmission down the nerve itself is technically electrical. In fact, we have machines that can detect and measure it, as well as create stimulation of the nerve as opposed to the muscle.
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