The term saltatory propagation refers to the:

A. involvement of ions such as sodium and
potassium in production of the action
potential.
B. ability of an action potential to "jump" from
one node of Ranvier to the next.
C. tendency of an action potential to move in
one direction.
D. All of the answer options are correct.


B

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