Answer to Question #331721 in Human Anatomy and Physiology for Jam

Question

Describe the events that lead to a generation of a nerve impulse. ( short answer please)

Answer 1

A nerve impulse is generated when the stimulus is strong. This stimulus triggers the electrical and chemical changes in the neuron. As mentioned already there are different ions on either side of the cell membrane. The exterior side has sodium ions that are positively charged and are more in number.