What allows the action potential to travel faster along the neuron? a. Continuous conduction along the axon b. Random hopping between myelin sheaths c. Saltatory conduction between the nodes of Ranvier d. Pausing and resuming at the synaptic cleft
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A neuron consists of a cell body, dendrites, an axon, and synaptic terminals. The action potential is a rapid change in the electrical potential across the neuron's membrane, which propagates along the axon to transmit information. Show more…
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All of the following are associated with the myelin sheath EXCEPT: (A) faster conduction of nerve impulses. (B) nodes of Ranvier forming gaps along the axon. (C) increased magnitude of the potential difference during an action potential. (D) saltatory conduction of action potentials.
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