Anatomy & Physiology
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Author: Marieb, Elaine N.
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The velocity of nerve impulse conduction is greatest in (a) heavily myelinated, large-diameter fibers, (b) myelinated, small-diameter fibers, (c) nonmyelinated, small-diameter fibers, (d) nonmyelinated, large-diameter fibers.
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