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Myelin sheath breaks at intervals by depressions called ________

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Nodes of Schwann

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Nodes of glial cells

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Nodes of astrocytes

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Nodes of ranvier

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The correct option is D Nodes of ranvier
Myelin sheath breaks at intervals by depressions called Nodes of Ranvier.

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