The speed of nerve impulse transmission through the axon of a sensory neuron will be quickest in:

A) a large-diameter, myelinated axon. B) axons with a greater receptive field.
C) a small-diameter, unmyelinated axon. D) axons that adapt to stimuli.


Answer: A

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