How Is An Impulse Conducted In A Nervous System?
Nerve conduction velocity (NCV) is a test of the speed of electrical signals through a nerve.
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NCV
How the test is performed
Patches called surface electrodes, similar to those used for
The nerve's resulting electrical activity is recorded by the other electrodes. The distance between electrodes and the...
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