Neurone adaptation
What Neurone adaptation means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Neurones are long, have branched endings to connect with receptors and other neurones, and are insulated by a myelin sheath that speeds up transmission.
Neurones are long so they carry impulses over long distances, and have branched endings that connect to many other cells.
Topics that use Neurone adaptation
- Structure and function (AQA GCSE)
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