When comparing saltatory conduction to contiguous conduction, saltatory conduction

a. is the only method that occurs along both dendrites and axons
b. is the only method that utilizes a positive feedback cycle
c. requires more Na+-K+ activity after repolarization is complete
d. causes the loss of fewer K+ ions during repolarization
e. occurs along unmyelinated axons


D

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