Which Statement Is Incorrect

question 91

Multiple Choice

Which statement is incorrect?

• A)A local current can occur in myelinated nerve fibers
• B)A local current flow from an active to an adjacent inactive area decreases the potential in the inactive area to threshold
• C)Contiguous conduction occurs along Schwann cells on myelinated nerve fibers
• D)Saltatory conduction is faster than contiguous conduction
• E)A local current can occur in myelinated nerve fibers.

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Definitions:

Mercury (II) Oxide

Mercury (II) Oxide is an inorganic compound with the formula HgO, known for its red or orange color, used historically in the production of mercury metal.

Oxygen Gas

A diatomic molecule consisting of two oxygen atoms (O2), essential for most forms of life on Earth to perform cellular respiration.

Liberating Mercury

The process of releasing mercury, typically from its ores or as a byproduct of industrial processes, which can lead to environmental contamination.

HgO

HgO refers to mercury(II) oxide, a solid compound consisting of mercury and oxygen, known for decomposing into mercury and oxygen gas when heated.