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HOW DOES THE BODY MAKE ELECTRICITY
AND HOW DOES IT USE IT?
By
Mahmood Hassan Dalhat
Department of Biochemistry
Faculty of Science
King Abdulaziz University Jeddah
INTRODUCTION
• Everything we do is controlled and enabled by electrical signals
running through our bodies.
• Without electricity we won’t be able to read this slides
• Basically atoms are made up of protons (positively charge),
neutrons (neutral) and electrons (negatively charge).
• When atoms are out of balance, it becomes either positively or
negatively charge depending on the flow of electron(s).
• The flow of electrons is what is referred to as electricity.
How does the body makes electricity
• Unlike wires, which involve electron flow along the wire, our bodies
instead involve electrical charge jump from one cell to another until
it reaches its destination.
• Electric signals are fast, they allow instantaneous response to stimuli.
• If our bodies only relied entirely on stimuli or messages via chemicals
we probably would have died long time ago. Because we wouldn’t
have rapid response to environmental messages like reflex action,
seeing this slides and comprehending what I am saying right now.
• Electrical impulse flows via a complex network of nerve
communication referred to as Nervous System.
NERVOUS SYSTEM
NEURON
Fig1: Distribution of ions in
neurons
Fig2: Equilibrium potential of K+
Mammalian Ion Concentration and
Equilibrium Potential
Ions Inside (mM) Outside (mM) Equilibrium
Potential (mV)
Na 18 145 +56
K 140 3 -102
Cl 7 120 -76
Ca 0.1 1.2 +125
NERNST EQUATION
• The equilibrium potential of ions that flows in and out of the
neuron(s) can be calculated using Nernst Equation
Eion= RT/zF In {[ion]o/ [ion]i}
Eion= ion Equilibrium Potential
T= Temperature (in Kelvin)
R= Gas constant (8.315 J/K mol-1)
F= Faraday (96,485 Coulomb)
Z= Valence of ion
{[ion]o/ [ion]i}= concentration of ions
How does the body use electricity
• Electricity is the key to survival, It allows instantaneous response to
control messages.
• Some organs that are actively involved in electrical signals are
• Brain
• Eyes
• Muscle
• Heart
HEART RHYTHM
•The crucial part of the heart that signals speed
up or slow down in heartbeat is referred to as
Sinoatrial node (SA node).
•It controls the rhythm of our heartbeat and it uses
electrical signals to set the pace.
Fig 3: Electrical communication between the heart and the brain
Effect of electric shock on Heart function
• Since everything relies on electrical signals, any breakdown in the
body’s electrical system will be a catastrophic problem.
• When we get electric shock, it interrupt the normal electric flow in
our body which might implicate in fried electrical system.
• There is dramatic problem when subjected to electrical shock for a
long period of time.
• The may lead to stop of heartbeat as result of interference of the
nerves connecting the SA node to the brain.
• This might cause sudden death.
Conclusion
• Without electricity flow in our body we will not be
able to survive, as it is the best way we communicate
with our environment and response to both internal
and external stimuli.
Thank you for listening
DEDICATION
• I dedicate this presentation to the Muslims who died in
the Christchurch terror attach in New Zealand.

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How does the body make electricity and hoe does it use it?

  • 1. HOW DOES THE BODY MAKE ELECTRICITY AND HOW DOES IT USE IT? By Mahmood Hassan Dalhat Department of Biochemistry Faculty of Science King Abdulaziz University Jeddah
  • 2. INTRODUCTION • Everything we do is controlled and enabled by electrical signals running through our bodies. • Without electricity we won’t be able to read this slides • Basically atoms are made up of protons (positively charge), neutrons (neutral) and electrons (negatively charge). • When atoms are out of balance, it becomes either positively or negatively charge depending on the flow of electron(s). • The flow of electrons is what is referred to as electricity.
  • 3. How does the body makes electricity • Unlike wires, which involve electron flow along the wire, our bodies instead involve electrical charge jump from one cell to another until it reaches its destination. • Electric signals are fast, they allow instantaneous response to stimuli. • If our bodies only relied entirely on stimuli or messages via chemicals we probably would have died long time ago. Because we wouldn’t have rapid response to environmental messages like reflex action, seeing this slides and comprehending what I am saying right now. • Electrical impulse flows via a complex network of nerve communication referred to as Nervous System.
  • 6. Fig1: Distribution of ions in neurons Fig2: Equilibrium potential of K+
  • 7. Mammalian Ion Concentration and Equilibrium Potential Ions Inside (mM) Outside (mM) Equilibrium Potential (mV) Na 18 145 +56 K 140 3 -102 Cl 7 120 -76 Ca 0.1 1.2 +125
  • 8. NERNST EQUATION • The equilibrium potential of ions that flows in and out of the neuron(s) can be calculated using Nernst Equation Eion= RT/zF In {[ion]o/ [ion]i} Eion= ion Equilibrium Potential T= Temperature (in Kelvin) R= Gas constant (8.315 J/K mol-1) F= Faraday (96,485 Coulomb) Z= Valence of ion {[ion]o/ [ion]i}= concentration of ions
  • 9. How does the body use electricity • Electricity is the key to survival, It allows instantaneous response to control messages. • Some organs that are actively involved in electrical signals are • Brain • Eyes • Muscle • Heart
  • 10. HEART RHYTHM •The crucial part of the heart that signals speed up or slow down in heartbeat is referred to as Sinoatrial node (SA node). •It controls the rhythm of our heartbeat and it uses electrical signals to set the pace.
  • 11. Fig 3: Electrical communication between the heart and the brain
  • 12. Effect of electric shock on Heart function • Since everything relies on electrical signals, any breakdown in the body’s electrical system will be a catastrophic problem. • When we get electric shock, it interrupt the normal electric flow in our body which might implicate in fried electrical system. • There is dramatic problem when subjected to electrical shock for a long period of time. • The may lead to stop of heartbeat as result of interference of the nerves connecting the SA node to the brain. • This might cause sudden death.
  • 13. Conclusion • Without electricity flow in our body we will not be able to survive, as it is the best way we communicate with our environment and response to both internal and external stimuli.
  • 14. Thank you for listening
  • 15. DEDICATION • I dedicate this presentation to the Muslims who died in the Christchurch terror attach in New Zealand.