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.
Answer: B
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