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    The Conduction Velocity of an Action Potential
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The Conduction Velocity of an Action Potential

Question 30

Question 30

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The conduction velocity of an action potential


A) is always the same, no matter how large the axon is.
B) varies, depending on where it is taking place in the brain.
C) varies, depending on the diameter of the axon.
D) is dependent upon the water content in the myelin of each specific neuron.

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