Biochemistry
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Author: Reginald H. Garrett, Charles M. Grisham
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Chapter 32, Problem 15P
Interpretation Introduction
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The behavior of the given ions as an action potential propagates along an axon needs to be discussed.
Concept Introduction :
An axon is a nerve fiber which is long and is a slender projection in the nerve cell. It conducts electrical impulses identified as potential actions far from the body of the nerve cells.
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