Biophysics Vocabulary

noun the measure of a material's ability to conduct an electric current

• The conductance of the material was measured using a high-precision instrument.
• They tested the conductance of the wire to see if it was working properly.
• I have no idea what the conductance of this thing is, but it seems to be doing its job.
• Her conductance in the meeting was impressive, she handled difficult situations with ease.

noun a physical phenomenon produced by the motion of electric charge, resulting in attractive and repulsive forces between objects

• The study of magnetism is essential in understanding the behavior of magnetic materials.
• I find the concept of magnetism so fascinating!
• That new band has some serious magnetism on stage.
• Her personality had a magnetic quality that drew people towards her.

noun a brief electrical impulse that travels down the axon of a neuron

• The action potential is a brief electrical signal that travels down the axon of a neuron.
• When the action potential fires, it's like a little electric spark in your brain.
• When that action potential goes off, it's like your brain is lit up like a Christmas tree.
• The action potential is like a messenger carrying important information through the neuron pathways.