Using cable theory to describe axon conduction would tell usa. the larger the diameter of the axon the faster the propagation of theaction potentialb. the larger the diameter of the axon the slower the propagation of theaction potentialc.the smaller the diameter of the axon the faster the propagation of theaction potentiald. that having big axons is of no benefit and only takes up a lot of spacee. the nervous system mainly has small axons because they are muchfaster than large ones

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Using cable theory to describe axon conduction would tell us
a. the larger the diameter of the axon the faster the propagation of the
action potential
b. the larger the diameter of the axon the slower the propagation of the
action potential
c.
the smaller the diameter of the axon the faster the propagation of the
action potential
d. that having big axons is of no benefit and only takes up a lot of space
e. the nervous system mainly has small axons because they are much
faster than large ones

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In an ion cascades, action potentials move along neuronal axons. Transmembrane pathways near the beginning of the axon open as a result of positive ions—mostly sodium ions—flowing into the cell body, allowing for the entry of additional positive ions. The channels close to them are opened by these new positive ions, allowing in additional positive ions. The action potential is produced as this proceeds up the axon.

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