Multiple Choice
Conduction of action potentials along an axon is termed saltatory conduction because the action potential
A) is dependent on the ions Na⁺ and K⁺,portions of salts.
B) appears to leap or jump from node to node.
C) is named after Johan Saltare,who first discovered it.
D) moves very rapidly down the axon.
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