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What is Saltatory movement?

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### Step-by-Step Text Solution: 1. **Definition of Saltatory Movement**: Saltatory movement refers to a specific type of conduction of action potentials in myelinated neurons, where the action potential "jumps" from one node of Ranvier to the next. 2. **Origin of the Term**: The term "saltatory" is derived from the Latin word "saltare," which means "to hop" or "to leap." This reflects the jumping nature of the action potential in this type of conduction. ...
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  • What is the bird’s movement compared to—

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    To the movement of a snake,
    B
    To the movement of a lizard,
    C
    To the movement of a cat,
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    lizard
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    panda
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    dog
  • What is the movement of a plant due to the stimulus of light known as

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    Respiration
    B
    Geotaxis
    C
    Geotropism
    D
    Phototropism
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