Here's why:
* Nodes of Ranvier: These are gaps in the myelin sheath that insulates axons.
* Saltatory Conduction: The impulse "jumps" from one node to the next, skipping over the myelinated segments. This is a much faster way for the signal to travel compared to continuous conduction along unmyelinated axons.
Let me know if you'd like more details about how saltatory conduction works!