Discuss the Shared Derived Characters of Nonavian Reptiles and Birds

question 33

Essay

Discuss the shared derived characters of nonavian reptiles and birds (e.g. ,type of skull,aglandular skin,etc. ).

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Definitions:

Depolarizes

Depolarization refers to the process in which a cell's membrane potential becomes less negative, a crucial step in the propagation of nerve impulses.

Resting Membrane Potential

The electrical charge across a neuron's plasma membrane when the neuron is not actively transmitting signals.

Intermediate Filaments

A type of cytoskeletal component in cells, providing structural support and involved in cell strength and rigidity.

Dense Bodies

Dense bodies are cytoplasmic structures in cells, particularly in smooth muscle cells, that anchor actin filaments and are involved in muscle contraction.