🔬 MCAT Exam Prep

Action potentials are propagated more quickly along myelinated axons because of:

A Continuous conduction
B Saltatory conduction
C Increased axon diameter only
D Higher resting potential

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Myelin insulates the axon, and action potentials jump between nodes of Ranvier (saltatory conduction), greatly increasing speed.

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