Uploaded January 2024 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago

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In this video, we look at how the action potential passes down a myelinated axon by saltatory conduction. We explore why saltatory conduction increases the speed of transmission of a nerve impulse. We then look at other factors that affect the speed of transmission.

Transmission in non-myelinated axons: youtu.be/FjcH6UovKfE