Which Two Factors Affect the Speed of an Action Potential

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which two factors affect the speed of an action potential?

• A) the strength and frequency of the stimulus
• B) the location of the cell body and the length of the axon
• C) the length and diameter of the axon
• D) the presence of myelin and the diameter of the axon

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