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The jumping of action potential form node to node (of Ranvier) in a fibre is called

A

Nodal conduction

B

Saltatory conduction

C

Saltatory stimulus

D

Mechanical conduction

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Passage of action potential from one node of Ranvier to the next is saltatory conduction.
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