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Nodes of Ranvier are microscopic gaps found within [[Myelinated axons|myelinated axons]]. Their function is to speed up propagation of [[Action potentials]] along the axon via [[Saltatory conduction|saltatory conduction]] <ref>Alberts et al. (2008). Molecular Biology of The Cell. 5th edition. New York: Garland Science. p680</ref>. | Nodes of Ranvier are microscopic gaps found within [[Myelinated axons|myelinated axons]]. Their function is to speed up propagation of [[Action potentials]] along the axon via [[Saltatory conduction|saltatory conduction]] <ref>Alberts et al. (2008). Molecular Biology of The Cell. 5th edition. New York: Garland Science. p680</ref>. | ||
The Nodes of Ranvier are the gaps between the [[Myelin|myelin]] insulation of [[Schwann cells|Schwann cells]] which insulate the [[Axon|axon]] of [[Neuron|neuron]]. | |||
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Revision as of 20:03, 29 November 2012
Nodes of Ranvier are microscopic gaps found within myelinated axons. Their function is to speed up propagation of Action potentials along the axon via saltatory conduction [1].
The Nodes of Ranvier are the gaps between the myelin insulation of Schwann cells which insulate the axon of neuron.
References
- ↑ Alberts et al. (2008). Molecular Biology of The Cell. 5th edition. New York: Garland Science. p680