Question

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

Answer 1

The time necessary for a nerve impulse to be conveyed by a particular neuron is influenced by factors such as length of the axon, presence or absence of myelin sheath, diameter of the axon, and presence or absence of nodes of Ranvier.

Step-by-step explanation:

The length of the axon, the presence or absence of a myelin sheath, the diameter of the axon, and the presence or absence of nodes of Ranvier all influence the time necessary for a nerve impulse to be conveyed by a particular neuron. However, whether the axon is sensory or motor does NOT influence the time necessary for a nerve impulse to be conveyed by a particular neuron.