Evolution of rapid nerve conduction

Abstract Rapid conduction of nerve impulses is a priority for organisms needing to react quickly to events in their environment. While myelin may be viewed as the crowning innovation bringing about rapid conduction, the evolution of rapid communication mechanisms, including those refined and enhance...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Brain research 2016-06, Vol.1641 (Pt A), p.11-33
Hauptverfasser:	Castelfranco, Ann M, Hartline, Daniel K
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animals Biological Evolution Calcium spike Diffusion Electrotonic conduction Giant axon Humans Myelin evolution Myelin Sheath - physiology Neural Conduction - physiology Neurology Sodium spike
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