If the myelin serves to insulate an axon, decreasing the loss of electrical signal and increasing speed of conduction, then which of the following statements accurately predicts where myelin will have the largest effect?
A) Neurons with short axons that relay information of minor importance.
B) Neurons with short axons that relay critical information.
C) Neurons with long axons that relay information of minor importance.
D) Neurons with long axons that relay critical information.

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Myelin has the largest effect on neurons with long axons that relay critical information because the myelin insulation decreases the loss of electrical signal and increases the speed of conduction, which is particularly important for maintaining the accuracy and timing of critical information processing.

If the Myelin Serves to Insulate an Axon, Decreasing the Loss