On Thu, 12 Dec 1996, Jeff Wilson wrote:
>> Briefly, then, between nodes the potential travels at a speed
> approaching the speed of light ...
>
Frankly, this is nonsense. Although, on the whole Jeff's explanation of
action potential conduction is pretty convincing.
All the best, Leo
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