When the myelin is broken down by small gaps, nerve impulses move _____ by jumping from gap to gap.
A)faster
B)slower
C)at a normal speed
D)at a gradual declining rate of speed

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When the myelin is broken down by small gaps, it results in a condition called demyelination. In demyelination, the nerve impulses jump from one gap to another, which is called saltatory conduction, and this mechanism speeds up the transmission of nerve impulses. Therefore, nerve impulses move faster when the myelin is broken down by small gaps.

When the Myelin Is Broken Down by Small Gaps, Nerve