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Question
Define Saltatory conduction.
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Solution
Saltatory conduction is the rapid passage of action potential along myelinated nerves from one node of Ranvier to the other.
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Compare the following:
Resting potential and action potential
Explain the following process:
Transmission of a nerve impulse across a chemical synapse
Explain the role of Na+ in the generation of action potential.
Long answer question.
Explain the process of conduction of nerve impulses up to the development of action potential.
Which ions is the resting membrane more permeable to?
Match the Column - I with Column - II:
| Column I | Column II | ||
| i. | P - wave | p. | Depolarisation of ventricles |
| ii. | QRS complex | q. | Repolarisation of ventricles |
| iii. | T - wave | r. | Coronary ischemia |
| s. | Development of atria | ||
| t. | Repolarisation of atria |
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Potential difference across resting membrane is negative. This is due to differential distribution of the following ions ______.
Resting membrane potential is maintained by ______.
Write a short note on the following:
Synapse
