Saltatory Conduction Is Rapid Because

question 78

Multiple Choice

Saltatory conduction is rapid because

• A) cable properties carry the signal under the myelin sheath.
• B) myelinated cells have more leakage through the membrane.
• C) myelinated axons are larger in diameter.
• D) myelinated cells have more ion channels per unit area than do non-myelinated cells.
• E) myelinated fibers have a lower threshold of activation.

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