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What is the node-to-node jumping regeneration of an action potential along a myelinated axon called?
saltatory conduction Saltatory conduction is derived from the Latin word saltare, which means leaping
Why does regeneration of the action potential occur in one direction?
As the action potential passes an area on the axon, sodium channels are closed, preventing influx of more sodium ions. At the same time, voltage-sensitive potassium channels open, allowing the membrane potential to fall quickly. After this repolarization phase, membrane permeability to potassium remains high, allowing for the "afterhyperpolarization" phase. During this entire period, while the sodium ion channels are forced closed, another action potential cannot be generated except by a much larger input signal. This helps to prevent the action potential from moving backwards along the axon.
What is the interval called during which a neuron is dormant after an action potential has been completed?
Resting potential
When a stimulus is sufficiently great enough to change the membrane potential and propagate an action potential it is called?
recruitement
A series of similar stimuli that increases change in local membrane potential is called?
Action potential
What is the node-to-node jumping regeneration of an action potential along a myelinated axon called?
saltatory conduction Saltatory conduction is derived from the Latin word saltare, which means leaping
Also called a nerve impulse transmitted by axons?
action potential
An electrical impulse moving down an axon is called?
This is called action potential. Action potential is the change in electrical potential that occurs between the inside and outside of a nerve or muscle fiber when it is stimulated, serving to transmit nerve signals.
What structure in the neuron accelerates the transmission of the action potential?
The structure in the neuron that accelerates the transmission of the action potential is called the myelin sheath.
Why does regeneration of the action potential occur in one direction?
As the action potential passes an area on the axon, sodium channels are closed, preventing influx of more sodium ions. At the same time, voltage-sensitive potassium channels open, allowing the membrane potential to fall quickly. After this repolarization phase, membrane permeability to potassium remains high, allowing for the "afterhyperpolarization" phase. During this entire period, while the sodium ion channels are forced closed, another action potential cannot be generated except by a much larger input signal. This helps to prevent the action potential from moving backwards along the axon.
The ability of an organism to replace body parts is called what?
Regeneration
What is the interval called during which a neuron is dormant after an action potential has been completed?
Resting potential
What are also called neural impulses?
Action potential is a neural impulse.
For a brief time after an action potential begins a muscle fiber or neuron cannot generate another action potential This time is called the?
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Conduction along a myelinated axon is called?
It is called saltatory conduction. This describes the "jumping" of an action potential from node to node on a myelinated axon.
When a whole animal develops from just a part of the original animal it is called?
Regeneration
When a stimulus is sufficiently great enough to change the membrane potential and propagate an action potential it is called?
recruitement
