Instead of passing down the entire length of the axon, the action potential leaps from gap to gap through a process known as
A)neuroplasticity.
B)synaptic transmission.
C)saltatory conduction.
D)positive after-potential.

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The process described in the question is saltatory conduction, where the action potential jumps from gap to gap (also known as nodes of Ranvier) in a myelinated axon. This allows for faster transmission of the signal compared to unmyelinated axons where the action potential would have to travel the entire length of the axon. Neuroplasticity and positive after-potential are not relevant to this process, and while synaptic transmission is important for communication between neurons, it does not involve the propagation of an action potential along a single neuron.

Instead of Passing Down the Entire Length of the Axon