depolarzation and action potential

[diddlstjs94]

Why does the frequency of action potential decrease when threshold for the action potential is reached more slowly. Please answer descriptively

[is_something_wrong]

I would say to be a professor in biology is more than enough to deserve the title "Expert" here :)

To compare, I have a master degree in business and economics, it's hard to find something less related to medicine than this.

None of us are actually medical doctors and we can't diagnose or suggest medications, but I think your knowledge regarding how the body/heart/cells work is really valuable to our community and I am thankful you are here!

[Mom2four85]

awww man you shot down my dream! lol just kidding...hopefully one day again they'll put someone in the HR expert forum :(  there's just so many of us with questions

[curmudgen]

Sorry, but I am not an "expert".... I understand the biology and some physiology of the human body but not truly familiar with the medical details.  With all my 'knowledge' I am in the same boat when it comes to figuring out what causes my PAc's/PVC's, especially since mine are episodic or paroxysmal.   I will be glad to add my two cents when I can.  It is certainly more interesting for me to help others understand what is going on rather than discussing or comparing my symptoms with theirs, even though I am willing to do so.

[Mom2four85]

He is? let's get him answering questions in the Heart rhythm expert forum then hehehe no one has been there for at least a year :(

[is_something_wrong]

I agree. But he is a professonal, see profile. Curmugden, I'm happy you are here to help us.

[cindy707]

Okay wow i am impressed curmudgen...that was a great answer.....there is no way i would have known that one.........................

[diddlstjs94]

it is for my personal use

[curmudgen]

Threshold is point at which you generate an action potential...below it there is no response and anything above it produces a response.  The response is "all-or-none", that is an action potential is what is generated.  If I remember my physiology and understand your question...   a delay in reaching threshold will increase the time in-between the action potentials generated thereby reducing their frequency.  Hope this make sense.

[Mom2four85]

was this meant for doctors or patients? this is the member community and it may have gotten kicked out of the expert forum to here because they don't answer there anymore.

is this for a school or college course or for your own personal use? sounds like college courses =)