Saltatory Conduction Occurs When

question 46

Multiple Choice

Saltatory conduction occurs when

• A) sodium levels are highest on the outside of the axonal membrane.
• B) sodium gates open.
• C) resting potential fails to be reset.
• D) neurotransmitters cross the synaptic cleft.
• E) an action potential jumps from node to node.

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