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The structural gap between two consecutive Schwann cells on a myelinated axon is designated as the

A. Synaptic cleft
B. Node of Ranvier
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C. Axon hillock
D. Internode

📝 Explanation

Nodes of Ranvier are the unmyelinated gaps between adjacent myelin segments (internodes) where action potentials are regenerated during saltatory conduction.

📖 Additional Information

  • Synaptic cleft
  • Node of Ranvier
  • Axon hillock
  • Internode

Nodes of Ranvier are the unmyelinated gaps between adjacent myelin segments (internodes) where action potentials are regenerated during saltatory conduction.

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