Quiz: Role of Myelination in Saltatory Conduction
Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) (9BN0)
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Building on what you've learned about neurones and nerve impulse conduction, let's explore the role of myelination in saltatory conduction!
What is the primary role of myelin in saltatory conduction?
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Which of the following are features of saltatory conduction? (Select all that apply)
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The {{blank0}} sheath allows nerve impulses to {{blank1}} between nodes of Ranvier, speeding up conduction.
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If a myelinated axon conducts impulses at 120 m/s and an unmyelinated axon conducts at 2 m/s, how much faster is the myelinated axon?
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What happens at the nodes of Ranvier during saltatory conduction?
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Schwann cells produce the {{blank0}} sheath, which enables {{blank1}} conduction.
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Which of the following describe the role of Schwann cells? (Select all that apply)
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Why is saltatory conduction more energy-efficient than continuous conduction?
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