In myelinated neurons, action potentials 'hop' between the nodes of Ranvier, which are gaps in the myelin sheath.
Dans les neurones myélinisés, les potentiels d'action sautent entre les nœuds de Ranvier (espaces dans la gaine de myéline).
| Front | in myelinated neurons, the action potentials ... |
|---|---|
| Back | hop between the nodes of ranvier (gaps in the myelin sheath) |
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