The Squid Giant Axon Is Approximately 500 µM in Diameter

question 34

Multiple Choice

The squid giant axon is approximately 500 µm in diameter compared to 2µm for a typical human axon) . Due to the size of the axon,

• A) it can transmit action potentials much faster than small axons can.
• B) it can transmit action potentials at a higher frequency i.e., fire faster) than small axons can.
• C) It can generate larger amplitude action potentials than small axons can.
• D) It can generate longer duration action potentials than small axons can.
• E) Answers A and C are both correct.

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