Question

There are certain special nerves which are insulated by myelin sheaths around them. The nerve impulse travels very fast along these nerves because it "leaps" along certain special points on these nerves. What is this special mode of conduction known as?

• A. Superconduction
• B. Saltatory conduction
• C. Ultrasonic conduction
• D. Hyperconduction

Answer 1

The correct option is B Saltatory conduction

Saltatory conduction is the propagation of action potentials along myelinated axons from one node of Ranvier to the next node, increasing the conduction velocity of action potentials.

So, the correct option is 'Saltatory conduction'.