True or False: Electrical Signals Travel Faster Down Unmyelinated Axons

Question

True or false: Electrical signals travel faster down unmyelinated axons than myelinated axons.

Accepted Answer

Electrical signals travel faster down myelinated axons than unmyelinated axons. The myelin sheath insulates the axon and allows for saltatory conduction, meaning the electrical signal jumps from node to node, resulting in faster conduction speeds.