Which of the following is most related to "saltatory conduction"?
A) dendrites
B) choroid plexus
C) nodes of Ranvier
D) astrocytes

Name: Which of the following is most related to "saltatory conduction"? A) dendrites B) choroid plexus C) nodes of Ranvier D) astrocytes
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The nodes of Ranvier are areas of the axon that are not covered by myelin sheath.The exposed axonal membranes (nodes of Ranvier)allow the action potential to jump from node to node,thereby increasing conduction velocity.

Which of the Following Is Most Related to "Saltatory Conduction