At myelinated areas of the axon (i.e. between nodes of Ranvier), which of the following statements is true?

A. There is increased transport of potassium across the membrane.
B. There is increased capacitance across the membrane.
C. There is increased resistance across the membrane.
D. There is an increased number of voltage-gated sodium channels.


Answer: C

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