Notes in 3. Passive Membrane Potentials

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Published	06/03/2024	time constant = Rm x Cm (resistance x capacitance)measures time for voltage to reach ...% of final value.
Published	06/03/2024	Space constant is the distance at which signal decreases to ... or ~1/3V
Published	06/03/2024	large diameter axons ... (inc./dec.) space constant.
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Published	06/03/2024	The propagation velocity of a passive membrane potential is directly proportional to the ... constant and inversely proportional to the ... constant.
Published	06/03/2024	myelinated fibers have an increased ... resistance
Published	06/03/2024	higher diameter fiber decrease ... resistance
Published	06/03/2024	saltatory conduction refers to...
Published	06/03/2024	how does myelin affect time constant?
Published	06/03/2024	high density of sodium channels at node of ranvier results in an ... (inc./dec.) in threshold at node.
Published	06/03/2024	benefits of myelination:
Published	06/03/2024	myelinated axons are resistant to local anesthetic (muscle function/sense of position)
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