Axon diameter and degree of myelination determine nerve impulse conduction velocity. True or False?

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Axon diameter and degree of myelination determine nerve impulse conduction velocity.

True or False?

by Arnle

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It is true, the bigger the diameter the slower the velocity of the impulse and myelin sheet helps the impulse travel in one direction.

GoSmash answered Apr 15, 2020

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