Some neurons have a __________ around their axons.

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Some neurons have a myelin sheath around their axons. Myelin sheaths are formed by Schwann cells around axons. Such neurons are found in the Spinal and cranial nerves. The spaces in between the myelin sheath is known as node of Ranvier.

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