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The jumping of action potential form nod...

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

A

All or none principle

B

Threshold stimulus

C

Nodal conduction

D

Saltatory conduction

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D
Saltatory conduction is a type of action potential propagation that occurs along myelinated axons. It occurs because of the uneven distribution of voltage gated channels.
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