Myelin Speeds the Conduction of Action Potentials Along a Neuron

question 80

Multiple Choice

Myelin speeds the conduction of action potentials along a neuron by

• A) increasing the diameter of the axon.
• B) inserting additional voltage- gated K+ channels into the membrane.
• C) increasing the resting membrane potential.
• D) allowing the action potential to "jump" over sections of the axon.
• E) lowering the threshold at which action potentials are generated.

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