What is the speed of neural conduction?

10-120 m/s

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Faster than electrical current

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1000 m/s

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Speed of electrical current

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The correct option is A 10-120 m/s
The rate of neural conduction is very fast, at a range of 120 m/s for some myelinated nerve fibres. However, conduction is slower in pain signals and in some non-myelinated neurons. Nevertheless, neural conduction does not match the speed of electrical current, which travels at nearly 55-99% the speed of light.

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