giant axon

synonym: squid giant axon
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.11782
Very large axon (typically \(\pu{0.5 mm}\) in diameter) that functions in the propulsion system of the squid.
Note: The large size of the axon has facilitated studies on the mechanism of the action potential.
Source:
PAC, 2015, 87, 841. (IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)) on page 869 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'giant axon' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.11782 RIS BibTex EndNote
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