Compared to axons without myelin sheaths, what is the speed of action potentials through myelinated axons?
a) faster because ion exchange occurs along the entire axon
b) slower because ion exchange occurs along the entire axon
c) faster because ion exchange occurs only at the nodes of Ranvier
d) slower because ion exchange occurs only at the nodes of Ranvier
ANS: c
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