Which of the following is true about the action potential in a myelinated neuron?
A. The action potential jumps from synapse to synapse.
B. The action potential travels faster than in an unmyelinated neuron.
C. The action potential travels more slowly than in an unmyelinated neuron.
D. The action potential is conducted down to the uninsulated parts of the dendrites.
Answer: B
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