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At what speed do neural impulses travel?

Correct answer A. 3 to 200 miles an hour

Explanation

Impulse speed depends on axon diameter and myelination, ranging from about 3 mph in thin unmyelinated fibres to around 200 mph in thick myelinated ones.

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