Which of the following statements about neuronal conduction in myelinated neurons is correct?
A. Myelinated axons use saltatory conduction.
B. Myelination is a less efficient way to increase conduction speed than increasing the width of axons.
C. Myelin is only found on neurons in the brain.
D. Thicker myelination on axons results in a slower conduction of action potentials.
Answer: A
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