Nodes of Ranvier
Also known as myelin sheath gaps. A myelin sheath wraps around the axon of a neuron and insulates it. At nodes of Ranvier, the axonal membrane is uninsulated.
See also: How the Nervous System Works
Also known as myelin sheath gaps. A myelin sheath wraps around the axon of a neuron and insulates it. At nodes of Ranvier, the axonal membrane is uninsulated.
Related terms: Myelin sheath gaps, Ranvier nodes, Ranvier’s nodes
See also: How the Nervous System Works