Which of the Following Will Increase the Speed of an Action

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following will increase the speed of an action potential moving down an axon?
I. Action potentials move faster in larger-diameter axons.
II. Action potentials move faster in axons lacking potassium ion channels.
III. Action potentials move faster in myelinated axons.

• A) only I and II
• B) only II and III
• C) only I and III
• D) I, II, and III

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