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Understanding Neuron Signals: Role of Myelination & Fiber Diameter.
Chapter 11, Problem 5(choose chapter or problem)
The velocity of nerve impulse conduction is greatest in
(a) heavily myelinated, large-diameter fibers,
(b) myelinated, small-diameter fibers,
(c) nonmyelinated, small-diameter fibers,
(d) nonmyelinated, large-diameter fibers.
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QUESTION:
The velocity of nerve impulse conduction is greatest in
(a) heavily myelinated, large-diameter fibers,
(b) myelinated, small-diameter fibers,
(c) nonmyelinated, small-diameter fibers,
(d) nonmyelinated, large-diameter fibers.
ANSWER:Step 1 of 3
An electrical signal that passes along a nerve fiber or neuron is called an impulse or action potential. It is a mechanism for nervous system information transmission. Nerve impulses make sensory awareness, movement control, inter-neuronal communication, and other bodily activities possible.
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Understanding Neuron Signals: Role of Myelination & Fiber Diameter.
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Grasp the fundamentals of how neurons transmit electrical signals through action potentials. Understand the crucial role of myelination and fiber diameter in efficient nerve impulse conduction. Dive into the comparisons of different nerve fiber types and their properties.