Item #9 of 10

The rate of action potential propagation along an axon is increased by ___________.

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

INCORRECT - Although myelination does increase the rate of transmission, smaller axon diameter has the opposite effect on transmission.

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