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nodes of ranvier (n)
small gaps in the myelin sheath of medullated axons
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small gaps in the myelin sheath of medullated axons
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The nodes of Ranvier are specialized regions along the axon of a neuron where the myelin sheath is thinner.
The nodes serve as gaps between myelinated segments, allowing ions to flow in and out during the transmission of electrical signals.
The distribution of nodes along the axon determines the saltatory conduction of nerve impulses.
In certain neurological disorders, such as multiple sclerosis, the nodes of Ranvier are damaged, which disrupts nerve communication.
