Why Do Neural Impulses Travel Faster in Myelinated Axons Than

question 9

Multiple Choice

Why do neural impulses travel faster in myelinated axons than in unmyelinated axons?

• A) Myelin is a better conductor of electricity than other material in the axon.
• B) The impulse leaps from gap to gap in the myelin sheath rather than traveling continuously down the axon.
• C) Myelin prevents other substances from interfering with the impulse.
• D) Unmyelinated axons are less developed than myelinated axons.

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