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Axon Diameter Affect Speed Conduction Action Potentials Bigger

Front How does axon diameter affect the speed of conduction of action potentials
Back Bigger diameter= less resistance to flow of ions, depolarisation reaches other parts of the neurone cell membrane quicker

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