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Neural Signaling Speed

Meaning

Neural Signaling Speed is a quantitative physiological metric that precisely measures the rate at which electrical and chemical impulses are transmitted along the neuronal axons and accurately across the synaptic junctions within both the central and peripheral nervous systems. This fundamental rate of transmission is a direct physiological correlate of an individual’s reaction time, cognitive processing speed, and overall neurological efficiency. A significant or measurable diminution in this speed is considered a characteristic hallmark of various neurodegenerative processes and the effects of biological aging.