The type of axon that conducts impulses most slowly is
A) thin, myelinated.
B) thin, unmyelinated.
C) thick, myelinated.
D) thick, unmyelinated.

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Thin, unmyelinated axons conduct impulses most slowly because they lack the myelin sheath that speeds up signal transmission and have a smaller diameter, which increases resistance to the flow of electrical impulses.

The Type of Axon That Conducts Impulses Most Slowly Is