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In a myelinated neuron, the voltage gated channels are present in the allowing rapid transmission of action potentials.

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axon terminals
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nodes of Ranvier
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cell body
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synaptic cleft
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The correct option is B nodes of Ranvier
In a myelinated neuron the voltage gated channel are present in the nodes of nodes of Ranvier. At these nodes, myeline sheaths are absent. This allows the rapid transmission of action potentials across the length of axons.

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