IB Biology Sub-topic C2.2 Definitions
This page contains our IB Biology definitions for sub-topic C2.2. By learning each one of these definitions, you will fully cover the content for IB Biology 'Further neural signalling'.
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action potential
The depolarization, repolarization, and hyperpolarization of a neuron
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saltatory conduction
The process of a signal jumping from node to node
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