When Comparing Saltatory Conduction to Contiguous Conduction, Saltatory Conduction

question 56

Multiple Choice

When comparing saltatory conduction to contiguous conduction, saltatory conduction

• A)is the only method that occurs along both dendrites and axons
• B)is the only method that utilizes a positive feedback cycle
• C)requires more Na+-K+ activity after repolarization is complete
• D)causes the loss of fewer K+ ions during repolarization
• E)occurs along unmyelinated axons

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