Asked by Christian Herrera on Sep 28, 2024

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Which of the following is associated with the fastest neural impulses

A)  unmyelinated dendrites 
B)  myelinated axons 
C)  shorter axons 
D)  multiple dendrites

Myelinated Axons

Axons that are wrapped in a fatty sheath called myelin, which speeds up the transmission of electrical signals along the nerve cells.

Neural Impulses

Electrical signals transmitted along neurons, facilitating communication within the brain and nervous system.

Unmyelinated Dendrites

Dendrite fibers without a myelin sheath, leading to slower transmission of nerve impulses.

  • Comprehend the roles and characteristics of myelin sheaths and their importance in neural transmission.
  • Understand the implications of neural transmission speed and its factors.
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Gurvinder Singh1 day ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Myelinated axons are associated with the fastest neural impulses because myelin acts as an insulator that prevents the dissipation of electrical signals as they travel down the axon. This allows the impulses to propagate faster along the axon. Unmyelinated dendrites and shorter axons would actually slow down neural impulses, while multiple dendrites do not play a role in the speed of neural impulses.