Practice mode Psychology

An action potential ‘jumps’ along a myelinated axon. What are the gaps it jumps between called?

Correct answer A. nodes of Ranvier

Explanation

Nodes of Ranvier are small unmyelinated gaps along the axon, and the impulse leaps from node to node in saltatory conduction, greatly increasing its speed.

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