The Fastest Possible Conduction Velocity of Action Potentials Is Observed

question 1

Multiple Choice

The fastest possible conduction velocity of action potentials is observed in

• A) thin, non-myelinated neurons.
• B) thin, myelinated neurons.
• C) thick, non-myelinated neurons.
• D) thick, myelinated neurons.

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