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axolemma Meaning
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axolemma (n)
outer membrane covering an axon
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outer membrane covering an axon
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The axolemma, the outer plasma membrane of axons, plays a crucial role in maintaining electrical excitability.
Damage to the axolemma can disrupt normal ion flow and lead to impaired nerve function.
The ion channels embedded in the axolemma control the movement of ions across the membrane, generating action potentials.
The lipid bilayer of the axolemma acts as an electrical insulator, preventing current leakage.
