The Leaping of the Action Potential from Node to Node

question 19

Short Answer

The leaping of the action potential from node to node in vertebrate high-speed neurons is known as ____________ conduction.

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Definitions:

Peritubular Capillary

The peritubular capillaries are a network of tiny blood vessels that surround the tubules in the kidney, involved in the reabsorption and secretion processes during urine formation.

Efferent Arteriole

Vessel that carries blood from the glomerulus to the peritubular capillaries.

Glomerular Capillaries

are specialized capillaries within the kidneys that are involved in the filtration process of blood to form urine.

Fenestrae

Small openings or pores, often found in the capillary endothelial cells, which allow for the exchange of substances between blood vessels and tissues.