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Q. Estimate the order of the speed of propagation of an action potential or nerve impluse.

KVPYKVPY 2010

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The order of the speed of propagation of an action potential of nerve impulse is $m/s$. The nerve impulses in unmyelinated neurons have a maximum speed of around $1\,m/s$, in myelinated neurons they travel at $100 \,m/s.$