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conduction velocity in an axon depends on which of the following? a) how much myelin the axon has b) the resistance in the axoplasm C) all of these d) how large the diameter of the axon is

Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

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Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

Section: Chapter Questions

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38) conduction velocity in an axon depends on which of the following?

a) how much myelin the axon has

b) the resistance in the axoplasm

C) all of these

d) how large the diameter of the axon is

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