Propagation of the action potential occurs:
A) along the axon at the nodes of Ranvier
B) along the dendrites at the nodes of Ranvier
C) between neurons at the synapse
D) on the cell body

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Propagation of the action potential occurs along the axon at the nodes of Ranvier. The nodes of Ranvier are small gaps or spaces between the myelin sheath (a fatty insulating layer) that covers the axon of some neurons. The action potential jumps from one node of Ranvier to the next, allowing for rapid and efficient transmission of electrical signals along the axon.

Propagation of the Action Potential Occurs