Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology, Modified MasteringA&P with eText and Access Card (10th Edition)
Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology, Modified MasteringA&P with eText and Access Card (10th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780133988550
Author: Frederic H. Martini, Judi L. Nath, Edwin F. Bartholomew
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 12, Problem 18RQ
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The definition of saltatory propagation and the difference between saltatory propagation and continuous propagation.

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The saltatory conduction takes place in the myelinated neurons. The conduction of the ions takes place by the jumping of the sodium and the potassium ions across the voltage gated ion channels in the membrane. The myelinated membrane with a deposition of the lipids prevents the unregulated transport of the ions in the membrane channel. The flow of the ions is regulated. The continuous propagation takes place in the unmyelinated neurons. The action potential is generated by the transport of the ions in the membrane reaching values of +30mV . The charge gets distributed across the membrane with repolarization of the next voltage gated channel in the neuronal membrane.

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