Question

The myelin sheath shows gaps through out the length of the axon called the.

Answer 1

In most neurons, the axon is surrounded by an insulating sheath known as the myelin sheath. It is made up of lipids and function as an insulating layer. The myelin sheath shows gaps through out the length of the axon called the nodes of Ranvier, which helps in speeding up the rate of impulse conduction.