The form of conduction that is characteristic of myelinated axons is called
A) Ranvier diffusion.
B) saltatory conduction.
C) progressive conduction.
D) insulated diffusion.

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Myelinated axons have gaps in their myelin sheath, called nodes of Ranvier, which allow for saltatory conduction. This means that the electrical signal jumps from one node to the next, rather than slowly propagating along the entire length of the axon.

The Form of Conduction That Is Characteristic of Myelinated Axons