Myelination by Schwann Cells Increases the Velocity of Action Potential

question 22

Multiple Choice

Myelination by Schwann cells increases the velocity of action potential propagation by

• A) increasing the resistance and decreasing the capacitance, allowing the action potential to "jump" over the myelinated area.
• B) decreasing the resistance and increasing the capacitance, allowing the action potential to "jump" over the myelinated area.
• C) increasing the resistance and increasing the capacitance, allowing the action potential to "jump" over the myelinated area.
• D) increasing the diameter of the neuron.

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