The Small Gaps in the Myelin Covering of a Nerve

question 595

Multiple Choice

The small gaps in the myelin covering of a nerve act to

• A)decrease the speed of transmission of nerve impulses.
• B)increase the speed of transmission of nerve impulses.
• C)decrease or increase the transmission of nerve impulses, depending on the state of the firing neurons.
• D)stimulate the repair of damaged nerve cells.

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Definitions:

Fixed-Proportion

A production scenario where the input proportions cannot be changed; each unit of output requires the same ratio of inputs.

Production System

The combination of inputs, processes, and outputs that creates goods or services in an organized manner.

Labor Inputs

The quantity of labor used in the production process, often measured in hours worked or number of employees.

Decreasing Returns

A situation in which adding more of one factor of production, while holding others constant, will yield progressively smaller increases in output.