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Which of the following is true regarding saltatory conduction?
A
It occurs in non-myelinated neurons only
B
Impulse jumps from one node of Ranvier to another
C
It slows down nerve conduction
D
It occurs only in dendrites
Explanation
In myelinated neurons, the nerve impulse jumps from one node of Ranvier to the next, increasing conduction speed. This is called saltatory conduction.
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