Most human axons have a myelin sheath that_____ . a. prevents action potentials from moving backward b. increases the speed of action potential conduction c. consists of specialized interneurons d. increases the size of action potentials

Most human axons have a myelin sheath that_____ . a. prevents action potentials from moving backward b. increases the speed of action potential conduction c. consists of specialized interneurons d. increases the size of action potentials

Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter39: Information Flow And The Neuron

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Most human axons have a myelin sheath that_____ .
a. prevents action potentials from moving backward
b. increases the speed of action potential conduction
c. consists of specialized interneurons
d. increases the size of action potentials

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