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Conduction Myelination Affect Speed Action Potentials Saltatory Faster

Myelination increases conduction speed substantially through saltatory conduction compared to continuous conduction.

Myelination significantly increases conduction speed compared to impulses traveling along the entire axon membrane due to saltatory conduction.

Front How does myelination affect speed of conduction of action potentials
Back saltatory conduction much faster than travelling along the length of the axon membrane

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