During action potential conduction along a myelinated axon, the action potential appears to jump from ____.
A)synapse to synapse
B)node to node
C)dendrite to axon
D)axon to dendrite
E)inside to outside

Question

During action potential conduction along a myelinated axon, the action potential appears to jump from ____. ​
A)synapse to synapse
B)node to node
C)dendrite to axon
D)axon to dendrite
E)inside to outside ​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The myelinated axon has gaps in the myelin coating called nodes of Ranvier. Action potentials travel along the axon by jumping from one node to the next, a process called saltatory conduction. This allows for faster and more efficient conduction of the action potential.

During Action Potential Conduction Along a Myelinated Axon, the Action