If an Axon Is Myelinated, the Action Potential at Each

question 155

True/False

If an axon is myelinated, the action potential at each point in the axon gives rise to a new action potential at the next point, somewhat like the fire travels down the fuse of a firecracker.

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Definitions:

Epidural Hemorrhage

Bleeding between the inner surface of the skull and the dura mater, often resulting from traumatic injury and potentially leading to increased intracranial pressure.

Compound Skull Fracture

A type of skull fracture where there is a break in the bone as well as an accompanying tear in the scalp or dura mater, exposing the brain to potential infection.

Cranial Sutures

The fibrous joints between the bones of the skull that allow for brain growth in infants and become less prominent over time.

Basilar Portion

Refers to the base or bottom part of a structure; in anatomy, often used to describe the base of the brain or skull.