Which of the following statements is most correct about the speed of neural transmission? Myelinated axons have faster impulse transmission because the gated ion channels are more spaced out Myelinated axons have faster impulse transmission because the myelin sheath stores ATP Myelinated axons have faster impulse transmission because the axon covers a shorter distance Myelinated axons have faster impulse transmission because lipids provide energy Myelinated axons have slower impulse transmission because the lipid insulation slows down the action potential Myelinated axons have slower impulse transmission because the myelin adds resistance to the flow Myelinated axons have slower impulse transmission because the myelin is attracted to the sodium ions

Which of the following statements is most correct about the speed of neural transmission? Myelinated axons have faster impulse transmission because the gated ion channels are more spaced out Myelinated axons have faster impulse transmission because the myelin sheath stores ATP Myelinated axons have faster impulse transmission because the axon covers a shorter distance Myelinated axons have faster impulse transmission because lipids provide energy Myelinated axons have slower impulse transmission because the lipid insulation slows down the action potential Myelinated axons have slower impulse transmission because the myelin adds resistance to the flow Myelinated axons have slower impulse transmission because the myelin is attracted to the sodium ions

Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

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Chapter39: Information Flow And The Neuron

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 6TYK: In the propagation of a nerve impulse: a. the refractory period begins as the K+ channel opens,...

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