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altibaby

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The effect of myelination on an axon's conduction speed is the equivalent of increasing an axon's diameter by:
 
  A) 10 times
  B) 25 times
  C) 100 times
  D) 2.5 times

Question 2

In a myelinated neuron, the action potential:
 
  A) Travels more slowly than in an unmyelinated neuron
  B) Jumps from synapse to synapse
  C) Is conducted down the uninsulated parts of the dendrites
  D) Travels faster than in an unmyelinated neuron



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akpaschal

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D




altibaby

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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