Continuous Conduction of the Action Potential

question 18

Multiple Choice

Continuous conduction of the action potential

• A) occurs in myelinated axons
• B) occurs primarily in unmyelinated axons
• C) is a function of the nodes of Ranvier
• D) is quicker than saltatory conduction
• E) occurs in myelinated axons and is quicker than saltatory conduction

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Definitions:

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