Conduction of action potentials in a myelinated axon is referred to as
A) absolute.
B)relative.
C)saltatory.
D)passive.

Question

Conduction of action potentials in a myelinated axon is referred to as 
A) absolute. 
B)relative. 
C)saltatory. 
D)passive.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Conduction of action potentials in a myelinated axon is referred to as saltatory conduction, which means that the action potential jumps from one node of Ranvier to the next, rather than propagating along the entire length of the axon. This is faster and more energy-efficient than conduction in an unmyelinated axon. The other options do not accurately describe the conduction of action potentials in a myelinated axon.

Conduction of Action Potentials in a Myelinated Axon Is Referred