Which of the Following Does NOT Influence the Time Necessary

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does NOT influence the time necessary for a nerve impulse to be conveyed by a particular neuron?

• A) length of the axon
• B) presence or absence of a myelin sheath
• C) diameter of the axon
• D) presence or absence of nodes of Ranvier
• E) whether axon is sensory or motor

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