Neuroscience Flashcards: Saltatory Conduction
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What is Saltatory Conduction?

  • The process where nerve impulses jump from gap to gap in the myelin layer (correct)
  • The process of myelin being formed
  • The process of transmitting impulses at a constant speed
  • The process of nerve fibers becoming longer
  • What is an Axon?

    A long nerve fiber that conducts away from the cell body of the neuron.

    What is the Myelin sheath?

    A layer of fatty tissue that encases the fibers of many neurons and increases transmission speed.

    What is the Node of Ranvier?

    <p>A small gap between myelinated segments where the axonal membrane is exposed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Saltatory Conduction

    • Saltatory conduction allows nerve impulses to "jump" between gaps in the myelin sheath, enhancing transmission speed.
    • The term "saltatory" derives from the Spanish word "salta," meaning "jump."

    Axon

    • An axon is a long nerve fiber that transmits electrical signals away from a neuron’s cell body.
    • Axons play a critical role in communication between neurons and target cells.

    Myelin Sheath

    • The myelin sheath is composed of fatty tissue that surrounds and insulates the axons of many neurons.
    • This insulation significantly increases the speed of neural impulse transmission by enabling impulses to hop from one node to another.

    Node of Ranvier

    • Nodes of Ranvier are small gaps found between segments of the myelin sheath along the axon.
    • These nodes expose the axonal membrane and facilitate faster transmission of nerve impulses.

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