The fact that action potentials occur only at the nodes of Ranvier is the basis for:
A) Increased energy consumption in myelinated neurons
B) Saltatory conduction
C) Slower conduction speed in myelinated neurons
D) Faster conduction speeds in unmyelinated neurons
B
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