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Structure of the Neuronal Soma and Axon

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(v) The gaps between two adjacent myelin sheaths are called ...........

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Nodes of Ranvier

• The gaps between two adjacent myelin sheaths are called nodes of Ranvier.
• Node of Ranvier is the periodic gap in the myelin sheath on the axon of certain neurons that serves to facilitate the rapid conduction of nerve impulses

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