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If the Nodes of Ranvier were shortened (i.e. the sections of myelin were closer together), would...

If the Nodes of Ranvier were shortened (i.e. the sections of myelin were closer together), would action potentials move down the axon faster or slower? Why?

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They would move slower because its longer to go from section to section then just straight through.

Node of ranvier is small gaps in myelin sheath of medullated axons

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