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Which structural features increase the rate of impulse transmission through a neurone?

State two structural features that increase the rate of impulse transmission through a neurone.

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John
i)Long axon (Up to 1 m in man, longer in other animals allowing fast, uninterrupted flow of nerve impulses);

ii) Myelin sheath (40% water, 70- 80% lipids, 15-30% proteins) round the neurone serves as an insulator: Prevents leakage of the
nerve impulse out of the axon
johnmulu answered the question on January 18, 2017 at 08:21

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