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Propagation of Action Potentials

Propagation of Action Potentials

11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System / Propagation of Action Potentials / Problem 7

Why is saltatory conduction of myelinated axons more energy efficient compared to non-myelinated ones?

ANSWERS OPTIONS

A

Myelinated axons contain more mitochondria.

B

Myelin sheath prevents the dissipation of ions across the membrane.

C

The energy is transmitted through the myelin sheath instead of the axon.

D

The myelin sheath changes the membrane potential.

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