Which of the following is a factor that determines the rate of impulse propagation, or conduction velocity, along an axon?a) length of the axon b) the number of axon collaterals extending from a truncated axon c) degree of myelination of the axon d) whether the axon is located in the central nervous system or in the peripheral nervous system
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However, it can affect the time it takes for an impulse to travel from one end of the axon to the other. So, this is not a determining factor for conduction velocity. b) The number of axon collaterals extending from a truncated axon: Axon collaterals are branches Show more…
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