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5.5.4 Velocities of Nerve Impulse
Velocity of Nerve Impulse: The velocity of a nerve impulse is the speed at which the impulse travels along a neuron fibre. It varies depending on the type of fibre (myelinated or non-myelinated) and the diameter of the fibre. Synaptic Delay: The short journey across the synapse takes about a
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5.5.4 Velocities of Nerve Impulse
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Velocity of Nerve Impulse: The velocity of a nerve impulse is the speed at which the impulse travels along a neuron fibre. It varies depending on the type of fibre (myelinated or non-myelinated) and the diameter of the fibre. Synaptic Delay: The short journey across the synapse takes about a
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Velocity of Nerve Impulse: The velocity of a nerve impulse is the speed at which the impulse travels along a neuron fibre. It varies depending on the type of fibre (myelinated or non-myelinated) and the diameter of the fibre. Synaptic Delay: The short journey across the synapse takes about a
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- Velocity of Nerve Impulse: The velocity of a nerve impulse is the speed at which the impulse travels along a neuron
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- Velocity of Nerve Impulse: The velocity of a nerve impulse is the speed at which the impulse travels along a neuron
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- Velocity of Nerve Impulse: The velocity of a nerve impulse is the speed at which the impulse travels along a neuron fibre. It varies depending on the type o
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