myleinated motor neurone Flashcards

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why are myleinated electrical impulses faster than non myelinated axons

A

myelinated- provide electrical insulation
depolarisation at nodes of ranvier
action potential can jump between nodes rather than depolariation occuring along the whole length of axon.

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