Axons have diameters of _________ and do not _______. 0.4µm to 1mm, contain microtubules 100-100 µm, contain sodium channels 100-100 µm, contain calcium channels 0.4µm to 1mm, taper

Axons have diameters of ___ and do not _. 0.4µm to 1mm, contain microtubules 100-100 µm, contain sodium channels 100-100 µm, contain calcium channels 0.4µm to 1mm, taper

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Chapter35: The Nervous System

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Axons have diameters of _________ and do not _______.

		0.4µm to 1mm, contain microtubules
		100-100 µm, contain sodium channels
		100-100 µm, contain calcium channels
		0.4µm to 1mm, taper

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