A greater axon diameter leads to faster conduction because it results in less ion leakage and lower resistance to current flow.
Greater diameter --> Faster speed of conductance - less leakage of ions - less resistance to current flow
| Front | How does axon diameter affect speed of conductance and why? |
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| Back | Greater diameter --> Faster speed of conductance - less resistance to current flow |
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