Saltatory Conduction

question 66

Multiple Choice

Saltatory conduction:

• A) does not involve voltage-activated potassium ion channels.
• B) can occur in both myelinated and unmyelinated neurons.
• C) is slightly slower than continuous conduction.
• D) is more energy efficient than continuous conduction.
• E) allows nerve impulses to jump from Schwann cell to Schwann cell.

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