Why does a myelinated neurone have a faster conduction time than unmyelinated neurones?
Myelination allows saltatory conduction to occur, which is when the impulse 'jumps' along the axon using the nodes of Ranvier. The myelin also acts as an electrical insulator.
SH
Related Biology A Level answers
All answers ▸What are the main differences between eukaryotes and prokaryotes?
Explain what the stages of protein folding are and how the protein is held in its 3D shape
Describe the sequence of events that lead to the generation of an action potential
How are proteins produced?