Which of the Following Axons Would Have the Fastest Conduction

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following axons would have the fastest conduction velocity?

• A) diameter = 5 microns, unmyelinated
• B) diameter = 20 microns, myelinated
• C) diameter = 5 microns, myelinated
• D) diameter = 1 micron, myelinated
• E) diameter = 20 microns, unmyelinated

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