Asked by Shelby McCasland on Apr 26, 2024

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Which of the following has giant unmyelinated axons, up to 1 mm in diameter, that enable rapid response when escaping from predators?

A) Horses
B) Lizards
C) Squirrels
D) Birds
E) Squids

Unmyelinated Axons

Nerve fibers lacking a myelin sheath, resulting in slower transmission of nerve impulses compared to myelinated ones.

Squids

Marine cephalopods characterized by their bilateral symmetry, large eyes, eight arms, and two longer tentacles.

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Winfrida NyaberiApr 28, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Squids have giant unmyelinated axons, which are among the largest in diameter in the animal kingdom. This adaptation allows for very rapid nerve conduction speeds, enabling squids to respond quickly to threats by facilitating fast muscle contractions for escape.