The Coating of the Neural Pathways with a Fatty Substance,which

question 138

Multiple Choice

The coating of the neural pathways with a fatty substance,which results in more efficient processing of electrical signals,is called

• A) myelination.
• B) insulation.
• C) maturation.
• D) functionalization.

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Definitions:

Hypertonic

A solution with a higher concentration of solutes compared to another solution, leading to osmosis.

Glucose Solution

A liquid preparation containing glucose, commonly used in medical settings for energy supply and fluid replacement.

Hydrostatic Pressure

The pressure exerted by a fluid at equilibrium due to the force of gravity, affecting every part of the fluid’s volume.

Passive Transport

The movement of substances across cell membranes without the need for energy input, utilizing concentration gradients.