In electrical conductors, such as metallic wires, the voltage falls along curren
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Question
In electrical conductors, such as metallic wires, the voltage falls along current carrying circuit elements. However, in axons the size of the action potential remains relatively constant. What causes the difference?a. The axons has a much longer mean free path.
b. The electrons in metallic conductors dissipate energy at a faster rate than the ions responsible for conduction in the axon.
c. The action potential is measured across the membrane and the potential drop in the wire is measured along the length of the conduction path.
d.The large ions scatter more easily than the small electrons
e. The action potential is comprised of capacitors and resistors instead of just a simple wire.
Explanation / Answer
Here there are two right options. a. The axons has a much longer mean free path b. The electrons in metallic conductors dissipate energy at a faster rate than the ions responsible for conduction in the axon.