Saltatory conduction occurs in

A.  myelinated axons, where action potentials occur only at neurofibril nodes.
B.  myelinated axons, where action potentials occur only  under the myelin sheath.
C.  myelinated axons, where action potentials occur continuously down the entire axon.
D.  unmyelinated axons, where action potentials occur continuously down the entire axon.
E.   the axon terminal, where full-size action potentials occur at the hillock.


A

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