What Would Probably Happen If a Long Neuron Had One

question 23

Multiple Choice

What would probably happen if a long neuron had one continuous myelin sheath down the length of the axon with no nodes of Ranvier?

• A)The action potential would be propagated nearly instantaneously to the synapse.
• B)There would be no action potential generated at the axon hillock.
• C)The signal would fade because it is not renewed by the opening of more sodium channels.
• D)The action potential would be slower than normal for that length of axon.
• E)The action potential would be more negative than normal.

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