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Gaps in myelin sheath are called as __________

Gaps in myelin sheath are called as __________ Correct Answer Nodes of ranvier

Myelin is a fatty white substance that surrounds the axon of some nerve cells. It forms an electrically insulating layer, it is essential for the proper functioning of the nervous system. Gaps in myelin sheath are called as Nodes of ranvier.

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