A nerve impulse travels at about 75 m/s.
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A nerve impulse travels at about . How long does it take to go , from the foot to the brain of a tall person? Give the answer in milliseconds.
Need a reminder? The key ideaShow
Skeletal muscle: striped, voluntary. Smooth: not striped, involuntary. Cardiac: striped, branched, involuntary. Neurons: dendrites receive, the axon carries the message away.
The worked solution
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Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Step 1. Seconds. .
Step 2. Milliseconds. .
Answer: .
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