The Term "Saltatory Propagation" Refers to The

question 66

Multiple Choice

The term "saltatory propagation" refers to the:

• A)role of ions such as sodium and potassium in producing the action potential.
• B)ability of an action potential to "jump" from one node of Ranvier to the next.
• C)tendency of an action potential to move in one direction.
• D)All of these choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Congenital

Present at birth; resulting from the prenatal environment.

Prenatal Environment

The set of environmental factors, including nutrition, stress, maternal health, and external toxins, that influence the fetus during pregnancy.

Birth

The process of giving birth to offspring; it marks the culmination of pregnancy in mammals, including humans, leading to the delivery of one or more newborns.

Cephalocaudal Development

A pattern of growth where physical development starts from the head and moves towards the feet.