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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