A Traveling Wave of Excitation Is What We Know as

question 22

Multiple Choice

A traveling wave of excitation is what we know as

• A)a local potential.
• B)a graded potential.
• C)an action potential.
• D)a nerve signal.
• E)a depolarizing signal.

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Definitions:

Radial Cam

A cam in which the follower moves radially relative to the cam center, translating rotational motion into linear motion.

Cylindrical Cam

A rotating cylinder used in machinery to convert rotational movement into linear movement of a follower.

Drum Cam

A rotating component designed to convert rotary motion into linear motion, typically featuring a cylindrical shape with a specific cam profile.

Cylindrical Cam

A rotating cylinder designed to convert rotary motion into linear motion of a follower by means of a contoured surface.