EVERYDAY SCIENCE

SCIENCE

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Warmer temps increase ion diffusion in a neuron
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -With an increase in temperature, the appearance time of a given fluctuation of the thermal vibration energy decreases nonlinearly, increasing the diffusion rate.

Detailed explanation-2: -When temperature increases, the kinetic energy of the particles has increased. The increased motion of the particles causes them to diffuse faster. Therefore, at higher temperatures, the rate at which fluid particles will diffuse is faster than at lower temperatures.

Detailed explanation-3: -Increased temperature is generally thought to enhance neuronal responsiveness and excitability by upregulating a variety of synaptic and neuronal functions [10].

Detailed explanation-4: -The higher the temperature, the more kinetic energy the particles will have, so they will move and mix more quickly. The greater the surface area, the faster the rate of diffusion.

There is 1 question to complete.