The conductance of an electrical charge down an axon:
A)flows steadily like running water.
B)jumps from node to node.
C)increases in intensity as it reaches the end of the axon.
D)decreases in intensity due to the sodium-potassium pump.

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The conductance of an electrical charge down an axon jumps from node to node in a process called saltatory conduction. This occurs because myelin, which covers the axon, prevents the charge from leaking out and forces it to jump from node to node, increasing the speed of transmission.

The Conductance of an Electrical Charge Down an Axon