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Why does a message moving along nerve pathways take time to get to the brain?
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∙ 11y ago
because its lazy!!
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∙ 13y ago
bella.melocco
The transmission of information along nerve pathways takes time because the brain processes incoming signals in stages. As signals travel through the nerves, they must pass through multiple synapses, which are junctions between neurons that allow for the transfer of electrical or chemical signals. The amount of time it takes for a signal to travel from its origin to its destination depends on a variety of factors, such as the length of the nerve pathway and how efficiently it is functioning.
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∙ 15y agoIn man, the normal speed of nerve impulse is 45meter/sec and is about 100-125m/sec in medulated nerve fibers In nerve a small fiber conduct about 250 impulses per second
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