Describe Some of the Functions of Glycosaminoglycans and Proteoglycans

question 14

Essay

Describe some of the functions of glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans.

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Definitions:

Absolute Refractory Period

A time period immediately following an action potential during which a neuron is incapable of firing a second action potential, no matter the strength of the stimulation.

Sodium Ions

Electrically charged particles of sodium, essential in physiological processes such as nerve impulse transmission and muscle contraction.

Neuron

A particular cell dedicated to transmitting signals in the nervous system; a neuron.

Hippocampus

A component of the brain located within the temporal lobe, crucial for memory formation and spatial navigation.