easy · MCAT bio-biochem
A patient suffers from a condition where the myelin sheath of their axons is progressively destroyed.
What is the most likely physiological consequence of this loss?
- The threshold for triggering an action potential will be lowered.
- The speed of action potential conduction will decrease significantly.
- The resting membrane potential will shift from -70 mV to +35 mV.
- Neurons will be unable to release neurotransmitters at the synapse.
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