Myelinated & Non-Myelinated Neurones

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  • Created by: Haigen
  • Created on: 13-09-13 12:03
The movement of ions along a neurone by diffusion
Local Current
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The way that the action potential appears to jump from one node of ranveir to the next
Saltatory Conduction
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A layer of schwann cells that prevent the diffusion of ions into the neurone
Myelin
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Channels that allow the passage of ions; they respond to changes in potential difference
Voltage gated ion channels
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The gaps in the myelin sheath
Nodes of Ranvier
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The movement of molecules down a concentration gradien
Diffusion
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Carry signals over long distances
Myelinated
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Carry signals over short distances
Non Myelinated
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The way that the action potential appears to jump from one node of ranveir to the next

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Saltatory Conduction

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A layer of schwann cells that prevent the diffusion of ions into the neurone

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Card 4

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Channels that allow the passage of ions; they respond to changes in potential difference

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Card 5

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The gaps in the myelin sheath

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