____________________ Along Axons Reduces Resistance And, Hence, Increases Impulse Velocity

question 9

Short Answer

____________________ along axons reduces resistance and, hence, increases impulse velocity.

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Definitions:

Sodium-Potassium Pump

The sodium-potassium pump is a membrane-bound enzyme critical for cellular function, actively transporting sodium out of and potassium into cells, helping maintain cellular electrochemical gradients.

Action Potential

An action potential is a rapid electrical impulse that travels along the membrane of a neuron or muscle cell, facilitating communication and response.

Plasma Membrane

A two-layer lipid membrane that surrounds the cytoplasm within a cell, governing how substances move in and out.

Depolarization

The process during which a cell's membrane potential becomes less negative, making it more likely to fire an action potential.