Item #8 of 10

The rate of action potential propagation along an axon is slowed by ________.

smaller axon diameter;
larger axon diameter;
myelination;
both a and c are correct;
both b and c are correct;

CORRECT - Yes, the smaller the axon's diameter, the slower its rate of transmission.

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