The Insulation That Covers Some Axons and Increases the Speed

question 173

Multiple Choice

The insulation that covers some axons and increases the speed of transmission of the neural impulse is the

• A)neurotransmitter sheath.
• B)myelin sheath.
• C)glia wrap.
• D)terminal cover.

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Definitions:

Corresponding K

The equilibrium constant, K, associated with a specific chemical reaction at a given temperature.

ΔG°

The change in Gibbs free energy under standard conditions, indicating the spontaneity of a reaction.

Entropy

A measure of disorder or randomness in a system, often associated with the second law of thermodynamics describing the direction of physical processes and energy dispersion.

Randomness

The lack of pattern or predictability in events.