Saltatory ("jumping") conduction
A) occurs only in the central nervous system.
B) is a quicker type of nerve conduction.
C) occurs between nerves and muscles.
D) involves the movement of impulses from node to node.
E) involves both a quicker type of nerve conduction and the movement of impulses from node to node.

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Saltatory conduction is a quicker type of nerve conduction that involves the movement of impulses from node to node along myelinated axons.

Saltatory ("Jumping") Conduction