An influx of calcium at the synapse causes what to happen?
Table of contents
- 1. Overview of Cell Biology2h 49m
- 2. Chemical Components of Cells1h 14m
- 3. Energy1h 33m
- 4. DNA, Chromosomes, and Genomes2h 31m
- 5. DNA to RNA to Protein2h 31m
- 6. Proteins1h 36m
- 7. Gene Expression1h 42m
- 8. Membrane Structure1h 4m
- 9. Transport Across Membranes1h 52m
- 10. Anerobic Respiration1h 5m
- 11. Aerobic Respiration1h 11m
- 12. Photosynthesis52m
- 13. Intracellular Protein Transport2h 18m
- Membrane Enclosed Organelles19m
- Protein Sorting9m
- ER Processing and Transport20m
- Golgi Processing and Transport17m
- Vesicular Budding, Transport, and Coat Proteins15m
- Targeting Proteins to the Mitochondria and Chloroplast7m
- Lysosomal and Degradation Pathways10m
- Endocytic Pathways21m
- Exocytosis6m
- Peroxisomes5m
- Plant Vacuole4m
- 14. Cell Signaling1h 28m
- 15. Cytoskeleton and Cell Movement1h 39m
- 16. Cell Division3h 5m
- 17. Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction50m
- 18. Cell Junctions and Tissues48m
- 19. Stem Cells13m
- 20. Cancer44m
- 21. The Immune System1h 6m
- 22. Techniques in Cell Biology1h 41m
- The Light Microscope5m
- Electron Microscopy6m
- The Use of Radioisotopes4m
- Cell Culture8m
- Isolation and Purification of Proteins7m
- Studying Proteins9m
- Nucleic Acid Hybridization2m
- DNA Cloning12m
- Polymerase Chain Reaction - PCR6m
- DNA Sequencing5m
- DNA libraries5m
- DNA Transfer into Cells2m
- Tracking Protein Movement2m
- RNA interference4m
- Genetic Screens13m
- Bioinformatics3m
9. Transport Across Membranes
Ion Channels and Neurons
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What neuron structure is responsible for ensuring that ions do not leak out of the axon membrane?
A
Cell body
B
Dendrites
C
Myelin sheath
D
Nodes of Ranvier

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Understand the structure of a neuron: Neurons are composed of a cell body, dendrites, an axon, and often a myelin sheath.
Identify the function of the myelin sheath: The myelin sheath is a fatty layer that wraps around the axon of a neuron.
Recognize the role of the myelin sheath: It acts as an insulating layer, preventing the leakage of ions and allowing for efficient transmission of electrical signals along the axon.
Consider the Nodes of Ranvier: These are gaps in the myelin sheath where ion exchange occurs, facilitating rapid signal transmission through saltatory conduction.
Conclude that the myelin sheath is the structure responsible for preventing ion leakage, ensuring efficient signal transmission along the axon.
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