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altibaby

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Which of the following statements about neuronal conduction in myelinated neurons is not correct?
 
  A) Energy is saved by myelination.
  B) Thicker myelination on axons results in a slower conduction of action potentials.
  C) Conduction speed is much faster in myelinated axons.
  D) Myelinated axons use saltatory conduction.

Question 2

The gaps in the myelin sheaths on axons are known as:
 
  A) Synapses of myelin
  B) Nodes of Schwann
  C) Oligodendrocytes
  D) Nodes of Ranvier


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shaikhs

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D


altibaby

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Excellent

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:D TYSM

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