Nerve Impulse (Noun)
Meaning
The electrical discharge that travels along a nerve fiber; "they demonstrated the transmission of impulses from the cortex to the hypothalamus".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The researchers studied the rapid transmission of nerve impulses in human sensory neurons to better understand pain perception.
- A nerve impulse is generated when an action potential reaches the terminal end of a neuron and releases neurotransmitters into the synapse.
- The brain's ability to process and interpret complex sensory information relies heavily on the speed and efficiency of nerve impulses.
- Scientists have long been fascinated by the complexities of nerve impulses and their role in controlling voluntary movements.
- By manipulating the nerve impulses that travel from the retina to the visual cortex, researchers were able to create artificial visual perception in test subjects.