Compared with segments of unmyelinated axon membrane, channels at a node of Ranvier are
A) about the same density.
B) about half the density.
C) approximately twice as dense.
D) approximately 10 times as dense.

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Channels at a node of Ranvier are approximately 10 times as dense compared to segments of unmyelinated axon membrane, facilitating rapid signal transmission via saltatory conduction.

Compared with Segments of Unmyelinated Axon Membrane, Channels at a Node