Myelinated neurons _____ than neurons without myelin.
A)transmit signals more quickly
B)short-circuit more easily
C)are more likely to mutate
D)absorb nutrients more efficiently

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Myelinated neurons transmit signals more quickly because the myelin sheath acts as an insulator, allowing electrical impulses to jump between nodes of Ranvier in a process called saltatory conduction.

Myelinated Neurons _____ Than Neurons Without Myelin