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Which neuron could transmit a nerve impulse the fastest?

a. A small-diameter neuron without myelin
b. A large-diameter neuron without myelin
c. A large-diameter neuron with myelin
d. A small-diameter neuron with myelin

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Final answer:

A large-diameter neuron with myelin transmits a nerve impulse the fastest.

Step-by-step explanation:

The neuron that transmits a nerve impulse the fastest is a large-diameter neuron with myelin. The myelin sheath acts as insulation and allows the nerve impulses to skip along the axon very rapidly. The myelinated regions transmit electrical signals at a high speed with less energy consumption.

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