There are two properties that affect the conduction speed of an action potential along an axon

There are two properties that affect the conduction speed of an action potential along an axon: the axon's diameter and whether or not the axon is myelinated. Rank the axons from slowest to fastest conduction speed. If two axons have the same conduction speed, place one on top of the other.

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Fastest - myelinated vertebrate axon 30μm

Next - non-myelinated invertebrate axon - 40μm

Next - non-myelinated invertebrate axon - 30μm

Slowest - non-myelinated invertebrate axon -20μm.

The size of the axon and myelin insulation increase the speed of conduction of action potential.

Dr. OWL answered 3 years ago

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