The fastest nerve fibers in the body can conduct an impulse that is how much faster than the slowest fibers in the body?
A) Almost 50 times faster
B) Almost 100 times faster
C) Almost 300 times faster
D) Almost 500 times faster

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The fastest nerve fibers, which are myelinated, can conduct impulses at speeds up to 120 meters per second, while the slowest, unmyelinated fibers conduct at about 0.5 meters per second. This makes the fastest fibers almost 300 times faster than the slowest ones.

The Fastest Nerve Fibers in the Body Can Conduct an Impulse