Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)

1. The conduction of an action potential is faster in unmyelinated axons than in myelinated axons.

2. Regeneration of neural tissue in the peripheral nervous system (PNS) is possible only if the neuron's cell body remains intact.

3. During depolarization, the membrane potential becomes more positive.


1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. TRUE

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