Which of these structures contributes to saltatory conduction? Myelin Sheaths Axon All of these structures are important for saltatory conduction Nodes of Ranvier
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Myelin sheaths insulate the axon and increase the speed of electrical signals. Nodes of Ranvier are the small gaps between myelin sheaths where the action potentials jump from one node to another. The axon is the long extension of a neuron that carries the Show more…
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