Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2023 Biology Question 33

Practice objective / multiple choice question 33 from the 2023 Igcse Model Questions Vol1 Biology examination.

Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2023 Biology Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 33 IGCSE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2023 • BIOLOGY • objective

Nerve impulse speed in axons depends on their diameter and whether they are myelinated. For myelinated axons the speed is proportional to the square of the diameter, while for unmyelinated axons it is directly proportional to the diameter. Given that a myelinated axon of diameter 20 µm conducts impulses at 120 m/s, estimate the speed of a myelinated axon with a diameter of 10 µm.

Answer Options

A. 120 m\/s
Correct Answer B. 30 m/s
C. 15 m\/s
D. 60 m\/s
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
30 m/s

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This is Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2023 Biology Question 33. It is one of the objective questions from the 2023 Igcse Model Questions Vol1 Biology examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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