Conduction of action potentials in a myelinated axon is referred to as
A) absolute.
B) relative.
C) saltatory.
D) slow.

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Conduction of action potentials in a myelinated axon is referred to as saltatory conduction. This is because the action potential appears to "jump" from one node of Ranvier to the next, rather than traveling continuously down the entire length of the axon as in unmyelinated neurons.

Conduction of Action Potentials in a Myelinated Axon Is Referred