With Respect to the Maximum Speed of Axonal Conduction in Motor

question 71

Multiple Choice

With respect to the maximum speed of axonal conduction in motor neurons,cats are to humans as

• A) 50 is to 100 meters per second.
• B) 80 is to 100 meters per second.
• C) 25 is to 100 meters per second.
• D) 82 is to 100 meters per second.
• E) 100 is to 60 meters per second.

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An enzyme with an abnormal structure that prevents it from performing its biological function correctly.

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