Neco Model Questions Vol1 2023 Biology Question 23

Practice objective / multiple choice question 23 from the 2023 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Biology examination.

Neco Model Questions Vol1 2023 Biology Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 23 NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2023 • BIOLOGY • objective

In a reflex arc, the impulse travels through \(0.5\) m of myelinated nerve fibre that conducts at \(80\) m s\(^{-1}\) and then through \(0.2\) m of unmyelinated fibre that conducts at \(2\) m s\(^{-1}\). Calculate the total time taken for the impulse to travel the whole distance, and state which segment (myelinated or unmyelinated) contributes the greater proportion of the total time.

Answer Options

A. 0.106 s; myelinated segment
B. 0.112 s; myelinated segment
C. 0.102 s; unmyelinated segment
Correct Answer D. 0.106 s; unmyelinated segment
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
0.106 s; unmyelinated segment

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This is Neco Model Questions Vol1 2023 Biology Question 23. It is one of the objective questions from the 2023 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Biology examination.

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