An action potential jumps across the axon in a process called:
A)nodal conduction
B)axon conduction
C)saltatory conduction
D)myelin conduction

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Saltatory conduction is the process by which an action potential jumps from one node of Ranvier to the next along a myelinated axon. This allows for faster conduction speed and conserves energy compared to axon conduction, which is slower and more energy-intensive. Nodal conduction and myelin conduction are not recognized terms in neuroscience.

An Action Potential Jumps Across the Axon in a Process