A myelinated axon conducts impulses faster than a non-myelinated axon.
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In myelinated axons, there is action potential/depolarisation only at the nodes.
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In myelinated axons, the nerve impulses jump from node to node, therefore there is saltatory conduction.
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In myelinated axons, the action potential/impulse does not travel along whole length.
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