Explain the role of voltage gated sodium channels in the action potential.
015 Saltatory Conduction

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Describe the analogy used to explain the speed of sodium movement compared to the opening of voltage gated channels.
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How does the structure of the axon contribute to the speed of action potential propagation?
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What are the nodes of Ranvier and why are they important in saltatory conduction?
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What is saltatory conduction and how does it differ from continuous conduction?
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