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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The absence of Schwann cells and the myelin sheath would _______________. Select one: a. cause signals to be transmitted much faster across a neuron b. cause signals to be transmitted much more slowly across a neuron c. not affect signal speed d. cause the neuron to die

OpenStudy (abhisar):

again what do you think it should be ?

OpenStudy (abhisar):

any guess ?

OpenStudy (abhisar):

Due to myelin sheaths `Saltatory` movement of signals occur. This increases the speed of impulse transmission. Now if myelin is removed then continuous movement will occur which takes comparatively more time. Now can you choose the correct option ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

is it a ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

sorry sorry it b..

OpenStudy (abhisar):

B \(\huge\checkmark\)

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