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Contiguous conduction is the spread of action potential through every ______.
Contiguous conduction is the spread of action potential through every ______.
patch
Saltatory conduction results in relatively faster transfer of action potential due to ______.
Saltatory conduction results in relatively faster transfer of action potential due to ______.
leaps
______ sheath plays a crucial role in speeding up action potential propagation.
______ sheath plays a crucial role in speeding up action potential propagation.
Myelin
Schwann cells myelinate axons in the ______ nervous system.
Schwann cells myelinate axons in the ______ nervous system.
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Nodes of Ranvier are gaps along the myelinated axons where action potential ______.
Nodes of Ranvier are gaps along the myelinated axons where action potential ______.
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The one-way propagation of action potential is ensured by ______.
The one-way propagation of action potential is ensured by ______.
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After reaching back to resting membrane potential, the voltage gated K+ channels will fully ______
After reaching back to resting membrane potential, the voltage gated K+ channels will fully ______
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The threshold potential for action potential is typically around -50 to -55 ______
The threshold potential for action potential is typically around -50 to -55 ______
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Graded potential is dependent on the triggering ______
Graded potential is dependent on the triggering ______
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Action potential is an ______ or none potential
Action potential is an ______ or none potential
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The axon hillock is the ______ zone and initiates action potential
The axon hillock is the ______ zone and initiates action potential
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Myelination helps in faster ______ potential propagation
Myelination helps in faster ______ potential propagation
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When the graded potential reaches a ______ potential, it will trigger the formation of an action potential.
When the graded potential reaches a ______ potential, it will trigger the formation of an action potential.
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The activation gate of the voltage gated Na+ channel is like a hinge door that opens and closes based on changes in the membrane ______.
The activation gate of the voltage gated Na+ channel is like a hinge door that opens and closes based on changes in the membrane ______.
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The inactivation gate of the voltage gated Na+ channel is a sequence of amino acids facing the ______ (intracellular fluid).
The inactivation gate of the voltage gated Na+ channel is a sequence of amino acids facing the ______ (intracellular fluid).
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During the action potential, the activation gate of the voltage gated K+ channel opens at the ______ event.
During the action potential, the activation gate of the voltage gated K+ channel opens at the ______ event.
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The action potential involves a 100mV ______.
The action potential involves a 100mV ______.
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The inactivated state of the voltage gated Na+ channel occurs when the ball and chain sequence binds to a receptor, closing the ______.
The inactivated state of the voltage gated Na+ channel occurs when the ball and chain sequence binds to a receptor, closing the ______.
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