Which mechanism accelerates signal propagation in myelinated axons?

💡 Explanation

Saltatory conduction speeds propagation because action potentials 'jump' between nodes of Ranvier, rather than depolarizing the entire fiber. Signal jumps, therefore the propagation is increased drastically, rather than having slow travel times.

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