The Length Constant of an Unmyelinated Axon Increases as the Diameter

question 7

Multiple Choice

The length constant of an unmyelinated axon increases as the diameter of the axon increases.This is primarily a result of:

• A)Increasing membrane capacitance.
• B)Decreasing membrane capacitance.
• C)Increasing membrane resistance.
• D)Decreasing membrane resistance.
• E)Decreasing axoplasmic resistance.

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