Which of the following does not influence the time necessary for a nerve impulse to be transmitted?
A) length of the axon
B) presence or absence of a myelin sheath
C) diameter of the axon
D) presence or absence of nodes
E) whether or not the impulse begins in the CNS

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Whether or not the impulse begins in the CNS does not influence the time necessary for a nerve impulse to be transmitted. The other factors listed (axon length, myelin sheath presence, axon diameter, and presence/absence of nodes) can all affect the speed of nerve transmission.

Which of the Following Does Not Influence the Time Necessary