Action potentials would be conducted most rapidly by ________.

A. a 10 mm diameter unmyelinated axon
B. a 40 mm diameter unmyelinated axon
C. a 10 mm diameter myelinated axon
D. a 40 mm diameter myelinated axon


Answer: D

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