Gaps in the myelin sheath are called the ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


nodes of Ranvier

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A. The temporal bone B. The maxilla C. The parietal bone D. The frontal bone E. The sphenoid bone

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The shortening velocity of a skeletal muscle fiber increases with decreasing load because the rate at which the cross-bridge cycle can occur increases with decreasing load

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Tetanus of a muscle is thought to be caused by

A. the rapid movement of Na+ back into the sarcoplasmic reticulum. B. high Ca2+ concentrations in the sarcoplasm. C. decreased amounts of Ca2+ in muscle tissue. D. increased temperature in the active muscle. E. an increase in stimulus strength.

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Explain the significance of the plateau period during the action potential of a cardiac contractile cell

What will be an ideal response?

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