During an action potential, the charge seems to "jump" from node to node rather than flow continuously down the axon, a process known as:

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Salutatory conduction is the process by which the electrical charge jumps from one node of Ranvier (the gaps in the myelin sheath covering the axon) to the next, rather than flowing continuously down the axon. This is due to the insulation provided by the myelin sheath, which allows the charge to travel faster and more efficiently along the axon. The process of salutatory conduction is essential for rapid, efficient nerve impulse transmission in the nervous system.

During an Action Potential, the Charge Seems to "Jump" from Node