the diameter of an axon
Nerve impulse speed is affected by the diameter of the nerve fiber (larger fibers conduct faster), the presence of myelin sheath (myelinated fibers conduct faster), and temperature (warmer temperatures enhance conduction speed). Additionally, the refractory period of the neuron and the strength of the stimulus can also influence nerve impulse speed.
diameter and presence of myelination.....
a nerve impulse
The material surrounding the axon that increases the speed of the nerve impulse is called myelin. Myelin is a fatty substance that acts as an insulating layer, allowing for faster transmission of electrical signals along the axon.
Neurotransmitters in a neuron allow a nerve impulse to be transmitted from one neuron to another by crossing the synapse and binding to receptors on the receiving neuron. This triggers an electrical or chemical signal to continue the nerve impulse along the neural pathway.
Myelinated A fibers have the fastest speed of impulse propagation among nerve fibers.
Nerve impulse speed is affected by the diameter of the nerve fiber (larger fibers conduct faster), the presence of myelin sheath (myelinated fibers conduct faster), and temperature (warmer temperatures enhance conduction speed). Additionally, the refractory period of the neuron and the strength of the stimulus can also influence nerve impulse speed.
nerve impulse
diameter and presence of myelination.....
a nerve impulse
The material surrounding the axon that increases the speed of the nerve impulse is called myelin. Myelin is a fatty substance that acts as an insulating layer, allowing for faster transmission of electrical signals along the axon.
How does a nerve impulse follow the all-or-nothing principle???
nerve my a$$ nerve
Yes, an action potential is needed for a nerve impulse to occur.
Yes, an action potential is needed for a nerve impulse to occur.
It is called a nerve impulse.
The function of the myelin sheath is to insulate the axon of the neuron. When there are gaps in the sheath, known as nodes of Ranvier, the nerve impulse can jump from gap to gap, thus increasing greatly the speed of conduction of the nerve impulse. This is known as saltatory conduction.