Myelination increases AP conduction velocity by: A)Increasing the axonal diameter. B)Increasing membrane capacitance. C)Limiting voltage-gated K⁺ channels to the nodes. D)Decreasing the membrane resistance. E)Increasing the length constant and decreasing the membrane capacitance between the nodes.

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Myelination increases the length constant and decreases membrane capacitance between the nodes, allowing faster action potential propagation by saltatory conduction.

Myelination Increases AP Conduction Velocity By