Neurones and nerve impulses

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  • Created on: 12-02-13 16:58
These wrap around the neurone and produce the myelin sheath
Schwann cells
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Small gaps between schwann cells
Nodes of Ranvier
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A fatty insulating layer
Myelin sheath
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A wave of electrical activity (nerve impulse)
Action potential
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A process which speeds up the conduction of never impulses
Saltatory conduction
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Has a potential difference of -70mV
Resting potential
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Conduct impulses towards the cell body
Dendrites
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Small gaps between schwann cells

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Nodes of Ranvier

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A fatty insulating layer

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A wave of electrical activity (nerve impulse)

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A process which speeds up the conduction of never impulses

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Nice little activity. Thanks!

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