The Circuit in the Accompanying Figure Is an Example of A(n)

question 5

Short Answer

The circuit in the accompanying figure is an example of a(n) ____________________ circuit.

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Definitions:

Node of Ranvier

A gap in the myelin sheath of a nerve fiber that facilitates rapid conduction of nerve impulses along the axon through saltatory conduction.

Convergence

The process or phenomenon where two or more separate species evolve similar traits independently, often due to similar environmental pressures.

Divergence

The process by which two or more related species become more different over time, often due to different environments or lifestyles.

Neural Circuit

A functional group of neurons, typically consisting of one or more afferent neurons, one or more interneurons, and one or more efferent neurons.