Question
The axons of some vertebrate neurons are wrapped with special cells called Schwann cells, as shown below. Which type of signal jumps from node to node between the Schwann cells to move down the axon?
(1 point)
Responses
a digital pulse
a digital pulse
a magnetic pulse
a magnetic pulse
an electrical signal
an electrical signal
a glycoprotein signal
(1 point)
Responses
a digital pulse
a digital pulse
a magnetic pulse
a magnetic pulse
an electrical signal
an electrical signal
a glycoprotein signal
Answers
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The correct response is:
**an electrical signal**
This process is known as saltatory conduction, where the electrical signal jumps from node to node (the Nodes of Ranvier) along the axon, which is insulated by the Schwann cells.
**an electrical signal**
This process is known as saltatory conduction, where the electrical signal jumps from node to node (the Nodes of Ranvier) along the axon, which is insulated by the Schwann cells.
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