Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Nerve Impulse.
Nerve Impulse - as a noun
The electrical discharge that travels along a nerve fiber
Example: "They demonstrated the transmission of impulses from the cortex to the hypothalamus"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
impulse11nervous impulseneural impulseHypernyms (Closely Related)
electrical dischargeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"A nerve impulse travels very quickly through the nervous system."
"The transmission of a nerve impulse requires the opening and closing of ion channels."
"Damage to the nerves can disrupt the normal flow of nerve impulses."
"The strength of a nerve impulse can vary depending on the intensity of the stimulus."
"Scientists use specialized equipment to measure the speed of a nerve impulse."
